Business Development Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

· Strategize with the Outside Sales team and Sales Management to grow our business on focus products.

· Build and implement strategic business plans to accomplish company growth goals.

· Travel with and collaborate with the Outside Sales team to drive focus products growth with customers.

· Strong sales and negotiation skills are required to close deals with customers.

· Drive specifications on focus products.

· Communicate competitive market information, market share, pricing, and competitive product feedback to make strategic decisions.

· Develop and maintain relationships with key customers.

· Analyzing sales data to look for trends and opportunities.

· Strong communication skills are required both verbal and written for customer interactions, presentations, and internal communication.

· Comfortable working in dynamic environments and managing multiple projects.

Education/Experience

Required:

· BA/BS 4-Year Degree

Preferred:

· Equivalent 5-years proven track record of experience in the Waterworks industry.

Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc.:

Required:

· Knowledge of the Waterworks industry.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong presentation skills in individual and group settings.

· Organizational skills with an emphasis on priorities and goal setting.

Physical Demands

· The ability to sit for extended periods of time.

· Occasional overnight travel.

Work Environment

· Office work environment

· Preferred based at Star’s Corporate Headquarters in the Houston area but not required.