Account Manager / Business Development - Commercial Flooring
This position is onsite in Clackamas, OR and on the road, as needed.
Our client, a leader in the commercial flooring business, has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and focused Account Manager / Business Development Representative. Reporting to the sales manager, the role identifies new business opportunities and cultivates work with current customers.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who dives into job leads, knows when to cut ties on a potential job, and develops relationships with contractors to stay informed on leads. Our team requires professionalism, precision, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Research and identify new prospective commercial clients (e.g., general contractors, facility owners, facility managers) that are players in our target market sectors.
· Initiate outbound contact through cold calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach, and networking events.
· Qualify leads by assessing project scope, budget readiness, decision-maker engagement, and timeline using internal qualified lead sheet.
· Set up discovery meetings between prospects and sales/technical representatives as appropriate.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM.
· Build and nurture a pipeline of future opportunities for long-term growth that strategically fills and flattens the Operational revenue forecast.
· Weekly content post on LinkedIn highlighting our industry space
· Attend and support 2x/year Architect Lunch and Learns with partner suppliers in OR and WA
· Quarterly e-blast update to all existing customers
· Quarterly updates to website with hosting company to keep content fresh and aligned with our offerings and to add/update recently completed project portfolios
· Provide weekly activity reports and participate in regular pipeline review meetings.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
· Outbound Outreach: Minimum of 72 outreach cold calls per week.
· Qualified Leads Generated: Minimum of 7 qualified leads per week meeting criteria (per Brandsen qualified lead sheet).
· Lunch and Learns: Minimum 2 events per week with pre-qualified General Contractors that fit our target market sectors
· Jobsite Trailer Drop Ins: Minimum 2 stops per week to connect with Project Manager, Project Engineer and Project Superintendent.
· Meetings Scheduled: At least 4 discovery meetings per week with pre-qualified prospects.
· CRM Accuracy & Activity Logging: 100% of outreach and lead information logged and updated in CRM.
Qualifications:
· 3+ years of business development or lead generation experience, ideally in commercial flooring, commercial construction or facility capital construction/management.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to make cold calls and non-scripted drop-ins a must.
· Self-motivated, curious, persistent, and goal oriented.
· Proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
· Ability to travel over the road in OR/WA/Northern CA for networking events, trade shows, or client meetings as needed.
What We Offer:
· 65-85K base salary with uncapped commission structure.
· 5-20K annual performance bonus tied to KPI achievement.
· 100% paid premiums for individual coverage: health, dental, and vision insurance.
· Vacation pay: 2 weeks per year (includes vacation and sick time)
- 6 paid holidays
· LTIP (long term incentive plan) – appreciation only shares that vest in 3 years and payout would be equivalent to 10-20% of base salary in the year issued.
· Vehicle/fuel/insurance provided (or allowance if preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
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