Senior Business Development Manager

Position Summary Details:

This position is responsible for developing new Manufacturing and Distribution Facility customers within assigned region, pricing and selling facility maintenance, cleaning, energy, sustainability, safety, resiliency and engineering solutions. This business development position will also be responsible for an annual targeted sales goal.

Essential Functions:

• Prospect and develop opportunities for Manufacturing and Distribution Facility Service Contracts including facility maintenance, cleaning, energy, sustainability, safety, resiliency and engineering solutions. Targeting companies in general manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceutical manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, etc.
• Seek for new business by cold call activities, networking, and lead generation & qualification.
• Identify and build a diversified customer base by prospecting for potential new clients and turning this into increased business.
• Gather technical & business requirements from potential customers.
• Partner with the ABM manufacturing Facility SME to prepare and deliver technical presentations to existing and potential customers.
• Work with operations and sales support teams to develop proposals that meet the clients needs, concerns, and objectives.
• Participate in pricing the solution/service.
• Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion.
• Maintain reporting of leads, in-progress active prospects and sales forecast in Salesforce.
• Attend events, trade shows, and trade association meetings (including after hours) to facilitate networking opportunities.
• Perform site surveys and assists the customer with solutions development.
• Work with internal customers to provide scope solutions for customer issues.
• Participate in ongoing training of new technology and industry related equipment.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skills.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience including finding, qualifying, and closing new business primarily through cold calls and self-generated leads in service/solutions service sales in facility maintenance.
• Ability to produce a persuasive proposal through exceptional writing skills as required for all RFPs, RFQs, contracts, and all other forms of written communication to the client.
• Ability to prioritize projects and execute and deliver key objectives in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated sales lead development and account cultivation skills, including effective negotiation and closing techniques.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills, presentation skills, and computer skills in in MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of Salesforce or another CRM desirable.
• Must be comfortable with speaking to large audiences.
• Ability to understand operating budgets.
• Ability to collaborate with an Operations Team, meet firm deadlines and quarterback the team so they do the same.
• High level of problem-solving skills, motivation and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic, results-oriented environment.

Benefit Information:

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABMs benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

Pay: $80,000-$130,000

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicants education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the worlds largest providers of facility services and solutions. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services and forward-looking performance solutions that improve the spaces and places that matter most. From curbside to rooftop, ABMs comprehensive services include janitorial, engineering, parking, electrical and lighting, energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, and mission critical solutions. ABM serves a wide range of industries from commercial office buildings to universities, airports, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and distribution centers, entertainment venues and more. Founded in 1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients, with annualized revenue approaching $8 billion and more than 100,000 team members in 350+ offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and other international locations. For more information, visit

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