[Remote] Business Development Director Job Details | WillScot

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WillScot is hiring a Business Development Director focused on the retail and food & beverage vertical. The role develops and closes high-value growth opportunities by prospecting new customers, building commercial relationships, executing go-to-market plans, negotiating contracts, and collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and close defined potential new customers in assigned vertical market
• Develop, implement and execute Go To Market plans that included identification of key customers and commercial relationships among the assigned vertical market, including the broader sales team to amplify efforts
• Create and manage customer focused strategies that respond to customer challenges and create a competitive advantage for WillScot to obtain work successfully
• Conduct sales calls/meeting to targeted customers that convey a solid understanding of the full WillScot product portfolio
• Monitor current and emerging industry trends, and competitive dynamics to seize opportunities and mitigate challenges
• Drive strategic marketing and outreach plan (in conjunction with Marketing team) for developing opportunities within assigned vertical customers
• Negotiate new company commercial contract requirements, master lease agreements, terms and conditions to ensure mutual understanding of expectations and profit metrics in conjunction with vertical leader. Seamlessly transition customer relationship and business to corresponding account management team. Collaborate and work cross-functionally across key WillScot stakeholders to assist in closing initiatives and growth opportunities
• Exemplify world-class customer service and maintain strong long-term relationships that result in repeat business
• Prepare proposals and respond to RFPs as needed
• Leverage Marketing and Design Services’ departments to create blueprints reflecting our targeted value proposition and product positioning as well as to enhance professional bid documents with material tailored to requirements

Skills

• 10+ years of successful commercial sales or business development experience with proven results
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• Proven track record of prospecting and winning new high value business in the assigned vertical market
• Knowledge of the commercial business proposal/bid processes, working competitive proposals, proactive quote opportunities, and developing leads through the sales lifecycle
• Direct experience related to proposal preparation, contract negotiations, cost/price analysis, contract administration for large commercial/retail accounts
• Excellent negotiation and customer relation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment across multiple cross-functional departments
• Proficient in CRM systems and comfortable with evolving technologies
• Exceptional organization, decision-making, and strategic planning skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off, including Company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• A retirement savings plan with company match
• Many positions also have variable pay opportunities including commission, bonus, performance rewards, or other incentive programs.

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