Job Type

Full-time

Description

Main Purpose:

The Business Development Representative builds and strengthens internal and external relationships, manages customer relations, and implements strategies designed to increase revenue and acquire new business opportunities for the offshore coatings and scaffolding divisions. The offshore division is responsible for jobs and projects located in the Gulf of Mexico.

Essential Functions:

• Building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external sales and marketing departments, vendors, distributors, and customers
• Research and identify new markets, trends, competitor activities and potential customers and partnerships for the offshore coatings and scaffolding divisions
• Develop and execute a comprehensive account management plan to ensure that business relations are maintained and enhanced
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align strategies to improve market research
• Ability to prepare and present proposals, reports and research
• Continually learn about the Company's products and services
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, talking, and hearing
• Close Vision and ability to focus
• Must be able to lift and/or move a maximum of 15 pounds

Job Requirements:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Sound negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledgeable in fabrication, construction, and soft craft services
• Proven experience in sales, marketing, business development, and management
• Ability to travel occasionally

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field is required
• 5+ years experience in sales for soft craft services is required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

• Office equipment

Environmental Conditions:

80% to 90% of the work activities are performed indoors.

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.