Business Development Manager - Steel - Chicago #2233

Position Title Business Development Manager - Steel - Chicago #2233

Relocation No

Location Chicago IL (Tinley Park)

Global Steel Company looking for a Business Development Manager.

The Business Development Manager (BDM) position is an exciting opportunity for a civil/structural engineer. The successful BDM will use their technical expertise to influence private engineers, owners, public agencies and contractors to promote company products.

The BDM will be responsible for the following:

Initiate and manage value engineering proposals in close collaboration with project engineer and customers

Develop new construction applications using company products

Technical sales support

Review plans and specifications and generate material takeoffs.

Present at lunch and learns for engineering firms, public agencies and contractors

Investigate jobsite claims and complaints related to products. Work with the relevant parties to resolve such issues quickly

Continuously educate customers and local sales team on new and existing product information

Collect, interpret and report information on competitor's products, activity and technical support

Successful candidate will: 

Maintain a thorough technical understanding of the design, manufacturing and distribution of the products

Understand the basic construction process from concept to project completion, allowing the candidate to see the best possible avenue for saving customers and clients time and money

Travel at least 30% of the time

Qualifications:

BS in Civil Engineering (P.E and structural or geotechnical background preferred)

Design Experience

5+ years experience

Working knowledge and use of AutoCad

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good presentation skills

Bottom line requirements we need notes on with candidate submittal:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.

2. 5+ years of outside sales experience in steel or similar construction industry related products.

3. Design experience and working knowledge of AutoCAD.

4. Local or close enough for a short easy move.

5. PE and Structural or Geotechnical background preferred.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.