Now Hiring - Force Electrical Services, LLC - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER in Oklahoma City, OK

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Business Development Manager*- *T & D We are currently seeking an experienced technical sales professional to contribute to our T & D division as a Business Development Manager. This person will lead sales & marketing efforts for our Transmission and Distribution divisions. Your role and responsibilities This person will develop business involving such aspects as commercial agreements and proposal development, pricing development, risk assessment and sales strategies. This person will ensure that firm bids are at acceptable profit levels. This person will also initiate actions to resolve complex problems and foster / implement measures to achieve cost savings and ensure customer satisfaction. Typical duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: * Identify and pursue project opportunities utilizing * Establish and maintain close ties with customers * Evaluate market conditions, prepare sales plans & forecasts, and develop cost-effective business strategies to achieve objectives. * Manage the preparation of proposals and determine the appropriate technical & contractual approach to be consistent with the company's objectives. * Develop action plans for customers and facilitate plan implementation by participating business units, business areas, and sales teams. * Establish business/market segment strategies to achieve growth/profitability objectives and increase customer satisfaction. * Provide market feedback; organize and lead project teams consisting of various support groups to respond effectively to unique business opportunities and take advantage of unusual situations in the marketplace. * Determine commercial viability of products and resources required. * Negotiate commercial features and arrangements with potential business partners, customers, and internal groups while effectively representing the organization. * Additional duties may be assigned, as required. COMPLEXITY OF TASKS: * Requires strong communication skills to influence managers and negotiate with customers. * Requires in-depth understanding of corporate and business unit technical and commercial strengths, interrelationships with markets and ability to resolve complex problems. * Requires strategic planning skills and ability to translate corporate and business unit goals and objectives into realistic marketing and sales plans. Qualifications for the role BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of professional experience working with power products; OR * Associate's Degree with 10 years of professional experience working with power products. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's Degree in in a technical discipline - Electrical Engineering degree (e.g. BSEE) is preferred. * Recent experience with sales, marketing, and/or business development with High-Voltage Power Products. * Experience working with Generator Circuit Breakers in a sales and/or service capacity is preferred. * Previous experience working with substation, utilities, and/or EPC clients for power-related projects. * Ability to use various marketing resources and data mining tools. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English - this role requires strong communication skills to influence managers and negotiate with customers. * Requires in-depth understanding of corporate and business unit technical and commercial strengths, interrelationships with markets, and ability to resolve complex problems. * Requires strategic planning skills and ability to translate corporate / business unit goals & objectives into realistic marketing and sales plans. * Ability to travel for business, as required - foreign travel and availability for communications in any time zone may be necessary on occasion. What we offer: Compensation & Benefits Salary * Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Force Electrical Services reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. * Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental Vision and Life Insurance * Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 4%. * Company-paid short and long-term disability. _ Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. _ Force Electrical Services and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.