
Business Development Director
- Phoenix, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to travel moderately to extensively within the US. (50% travel)