Business Development Specialist -New Orleans

Summary/ObjectiveBusiness Development is responsible for building the business by identifying and selling prospects.
Base salary + commissions opportunities.
This position will be based out of New Orleans, LA.
Essential Functions1.
Develop sales plan with COO for assigned territory.2.
Identifies business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating our position in the industry.3.
Sell services by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects4.
Identifies product improvements or new services by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.5.Monitor project teams to ensure contracts are executed as agreed6.
Collaborates with department leaders monthly7.
Prepares monthly sales reports8.Prepare and present presentations to prospective clients and internal executives9.Maintain professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.10.Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to ensure sales and productivity is at the highest level.Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position does not have supervisor responsibilitiesWork EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment and on job sites.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, multi-line telephone system, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, stand; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time exempt position.
Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m.TravelThis position requires overnight travel.
These requirements will vary.
Extensive driving may be required.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.