Job Description

Are you a motivated sales professional seeking a role that leverages your expertise and passion for building long-term client relationships? We are looking for a  Client Consultant  to lead business development efforts, manage long-term client relationships, and contribute to our continued growth in the Sioux Falls   area. If you’re someone who thrives on challenges, has a construction background, is a relationship builder and excels in dynamic environments, this could be the perfect role for you.

As a Client Consultant, you will manage a portfolio of both new and existing clients, focusing on a 1–3-month sales cycle and project values ranging from $1k to $500k .  You’ll thrive in this role if you have a background in construction or a related field, are comfortable with longer sales cycles, and can demonstrate success in high-pressure environments while balancing both new business development and client relationship management.

What You’ll Do:

• Hunt and farm:  Actively seek out new business opportunities while nurturing 20+ current customers to maintain and grow long-term partnerships.
• Manage full sales cycle:  From initial lead generation to closing, managing sales cycles of 1 to 3months, primarily in the automatic doors industry.
• Collaborate cross-functionally:  Work closely with project managers, engineers, and marketing to create compelling proposals and ensure project success.
• Develop bids:  Sell services through estimating and bidding on new construction, remodels, retrofits, and modifications.
• Industry networking:  Establish relationships with architectural, mechanical, and electrical engineering firms to stay informed on industry trends and opportunities.
• High-value project management:  Handle projects in the $10k - $500k range, ensuring a smooth handoff to project management teams.

Who You Are:

• Sales hunter mentality:  You are driven by a strong desire to generate new business, with a focus on longer-term sales cycles. You’re a go-getter who thrives on building trust and relationships.
• Background in construction or technical sales:  Experience in automatic doors or general construction is preferred, but we are open to those with related backgrounds.
• Relationship builder:  Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, such as CIO, Operations Director, Maintenance Director.
• Entrepreneurial spirit:  You possess an entrepreneurial drive and initiative, willing to navigate the challenges of a longer sales cycle and manage complex projects.
• Technical acumen:  Comfortable with software like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to create and present compelling business proposals.

What You Bring:

• Proven sales track record:  Experience managing a sales pipeline of 1-3 months and successfully closing large deals.
• Construction knowledge (preferred):  Knowledge of the construction or automatic door industry is highly desirable, as it will allow you to build relationships faster.
• Education:  Associate’s degree or higher preferred. Relevant sales experience may substitute for formal education.
• Experience in estimating:  Ability to develop and present competitive bids.
• Driver's License required:  Must be willing to travel locally to meet clients and manage sales territory.
• Strong communication skills:  Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally with clients and partners.
• Drive to succeed:  Willingness to fail and learn from mistakes while maintaining a strong focus on financial success.

What We Offer:

• Base + commission pay  range of $100k - $145k with unlimited commission earning potential.
• Ownership Mindset:  Be part of a 100% employee-owned company where your success directly impacts your future.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness:  Enjoy premium health, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with 401(k), health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.
• Financial & Career Growth:  Benefit from cell phone reimbursement, a retirement plan, and plenty of opportunities for professional development.
• Work-Life Balance:  We offer paid time off, parental leave, and support a flexible work environment.

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