Business Development Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Universal Protection Service is proudly celebrating 50 years of being in business and is the largest privately owned security organization in the U.S.

We attribute our growth and success to our exceptional employees. If you like being part of a winning team and providing exceptional customer service, we may have an opportunity for you!

We proudly support the 100,000 Jobs Mission, a group of leading U.S. companies whose goal is to collectively hire 100,000 transitioning service members and military veterans by 2020.

Universal Protection Service is currently looking to hire a Business Development Manager. This person will be responsible for the sales and marketing, both short and long range, targeting toward existing and new markets!

Additional responsibilities of the Business Development Manager position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic marketing plans, sales plans and forecasts to achieve corporate and regional sales objectives
• Executes marketing plan by actively preparing sales through cold calling networking, and initiating sales prospects.
• Ensures effective control of marketing results, and takes corrective action to guarantee that achievement of marketing objectives falls within designated budgets.
• Researches and monitors competitor sales and marketing activities.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners. Actively develops and maintains relationships with target clients, effectively utilizing available Universal marketing materials.
• Prepares marketing activity reports and presents to management.
• Establishes and maintains a consistent corporate image throughout all materials, communications and events.
• Implements sales forecasting activities.
• Represents company at trade association meetings to promote brand recognition in accordance with company objectives.

Position Requirements

Qualified applicants for the Business Development Manager position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with progressive sales responsibilities in a high-volume, high-growth oriented service industry.
• 5+ years of experience working in a B2B sales environment.
• Ability to travel locally on a weekly basis, with approximately 10% overnight travel required.
• Ability to focus and multi-task in a busy environment and successfully handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Business or Marketing degree highly preferred.

Benefits:

Our Company rewards your commitment to excellence. Our employees enjoy advancement opportunities, great salary and benefits including a performance based bonus incentive, 401(k), a variety of medical, dental and vision options, holiday pay, training and development, and on-the-spot recognition programs

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Universal Protection Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

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