Osmose Utilities Services, Inc.

Director Business Development Public Power

Osmose Utilities Services, Inc.$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in consultative sales, preferably within utilities
  • MBA preferred for advanced business acumen
  • Proven leadership and self-motivation skills
  • Valid driver's license with a clear driving history
  • Open to significant travel (approx. 80%) and flexible working hours

Responsibilities

  • Initiate and conduct sales presentations to utility executives and prospects
  • Develop detailed sales plans to ensure effective market coverage
  • Coordinate with General Managers-Operations for customer maintenance and outreach
  • Utilize market insights to inform proposal development and pricing recommendations
  • Align operational crew schedules with customer project timelines
  • Generate and regularly update an annual sales forecast for assigned accounts
  • Maintain detailed customer information in the company's systems
  • Engage in continuous self-development to enhance sales effectiveness
  • Participate in cross-functional projects to reduce redundancy and support financial goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical insurance with health savings account contributions
  • Dental and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan featuring a generous company match
  • Paid time off policy promoting work-life balance
Full Job Description
Osmose is currently seeking a Director of Business Development for our public power market.

This position is responsible for direct sales of all Osmose services and products and coordinating sales efforts with Corporate Development and Product Management when team selling is required. Manage assigned customer base to increase sales, profits, market share and support brand image.

This is a remote position located in the appropriate region to support the assigned customer base. The ideal candidate will be located in Houston Metro, Austin Metro, DFW Metro and around Shreveport, LA , Corpus Cristi, TX and Tulsa Oklahoma

Responsibilities:
  • Initiate and effectively conduct sales calls and presentations to established and prospective customers for all Osmose services and products. Create relationships with contacts inside each utility at various levels including senior level executives.
  • Create sales plans and schedules that ensure market coverage with the appropriate contact frequency, based on business priorities and value.
  • Coordinate sales activity with General Managers-Operations as needed to maintain existing customer base and support sales calls to new customers.
  • Use customer and market intelligence to advise the Contracts team on proposal development and craft specific language when necessary. Submit price recommendations to Vice President-Business Development and Contracts team after gathering sufficient production and scheduling information from Operations.
  • Work closely with Operations to sync crew availability with project schedules and customer expectations.
  • Produce, in concert with the Vice President-Business Development, an annual sales forecast for assigned accounts and update the forecast on a regular basis to maintain its accuracy.
  • Record and maintain customer and contact information for all accounts, utilizing the systems and processes provided or requested by the Company.
  • Develop and implement annual plans to improve personal professional performance and effectiveness. Participate in and contribute to company sales and product training initiatives. It is the direct responsibility of the Directors - Business Development to further their own training and self-development.
  • Contribute to other projects and plans, not specifically noted, necessary to minimize bureaucracy and redundant activities and to achieve the Company's financial objectives.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum five (5) years' experience in consultative sales. Utility operations/management experience a plus.
  • MBA preferred.
  • Must possess leadership and self-motivational qualities.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and clear driving history.
  • Willingness to travel overnight and work varied hours, when necessary, to achieve desired results. Travel approximately 80%.

Benefits:

Come grow with us! Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Medical Insurance and Health Savings Account with company contribution
  • Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Critical Illness Plan and more!
  • 401(k) with excellent company match
  • Paid time off

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City State: Minneapolis, MN; Sioux Falls, SD; Fargo, ND

About Osmose Utilities Services, Inc.

Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. provides maintenance and restoration services for electric transmission and distribution infrastructure. The company offers a range of services including wood pole inspection, treatment, and restoration, steel structure inspection and restoration, and substation maintenance. Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
Learn more about Osmose Utilities Services, Inc.
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$200 million

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