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Job DescriptionAllied Universal® is hiring a Business Development Manager—Education. The Business Development Manager will develop trusted new business relationships, while driving multi-million dollar revenue growth within the Education vertical throughout a large geographic territory. This Business Development Manager will market comprehensive security solutions through multi-year service contracts to decision makers while navigating a complex buying process. By consistently surpassing annual sales goals, the Business Development Manager will help education institutions become more secure and create new job opportunities for security professionals. Outstanding performance is rewarded through our industry leading and lucrative incentive plan.
Travel required throughout TX, OK, LA, AR
Vertical Specific: College Campuses
Focus: New Business
Compensation: Competitive base salary, residual commission structure
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drive the entire sales process, including prospecting, management of self-generated and company provided leads, proposal development, contract and pricing negotiations, RFP responses, delivery of customized presentations and post close contract implementationDevelop and execute strategic business development plans with the Director of Vertical Markets, targeting current and prospective education clients, to achieve company growth objectives, increased market share and positioning of Allied Universal’s local presence and comprehensive servicesBuild and maintain consultative relationships with education clients, industry partners, and stakeholders to foster long-term business partnerships Stay up to date on industry and market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to identify innovative business opportunities Attend conferences, meetings and industry events Continuously assess and report on sales cycle activity, pipeline development and sales goal tracking using the CRM tool and ongoing communication to senior managementCollaborate with internal teams, including center of excellence departments (Finance and Marketing) as well as branch operational leadership to learn about the client's needs, position Allied Universal’s solutions and deliver a seamless transition of trust with the operational partner Be a part of a culture that values innovation, agility, and teamworkQUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
Must possess one of the following:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or related field of study with a minimum of five (5) years of outside sales experience, preferably within the education verticalAssociate’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or related field of study with a minimum of seven (7) years of outside sales experience, preferably within the education verticalHigh School diploma with a least fifteen (15) years of outside sales experience and including at least five (5) years within the education verticalPrevious consultative sales experienceMinimum of five (5) years of outside sales experienceAbility to thrive in collaborating with operations partners and building relationshipsSkillful in consultative selling techniques with a record in achieving sales excellence (awards, top rankings, consistent goal achievement)Skilled at brand development using professional networks, local and national associations, and social media toolsOutstanding interpersonal skills, oral and written, and adept in creating and delivering compelling presentationsProficient in web-based applications (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office programsStrong organizational skills to effectively plan cold calling, in person client meetings, reporting and goal achievementAbility to travel throughout all areas of the territory, including some overnight travelPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):
Outsourced solutions sales to education clientsBENEFITS:
Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insuranceEnrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirementsEight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal daysVacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.#LI-BF1
ClosingAllied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
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