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Form of workAbout Kent Companies:
Kent Companies is a full-service concrete contractor with expertise in commercial and industrial concrete construction, mixed-use construction, multi-family housing, and a full range of concrete-related specialties. Every Kent Companies project is marked by our four distinctive Hallmarks of Service: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. We believe in providing challenging work, opportunities for professional development, and industry-leading compensation packages. And it’s all wrapped in a culture that’s built on values and integrity. We deliver on our promises.
About Our Ohio Underlayments Division:
Our Ohio Underlayments group provides underlayments, sound control, and floor leveling services. Our crews perform new construction and renovation work in a variety of multi-family, commercial, and residential properties. With this team, you’ll have a hand in the projects that shape and revitalize your community.
Learn more about our underlayments services here:
https://www.kentcompanies.com/our-work/services/specialty-services/underlayments/
Why join our Central Ohio Underlayments division?
Our Ohio underlayments team is in the center of the exciting growth and expansion happening across Columbus, Central Ohio, and the region. As industries and communities expand here, we’re building our team to meet the demand for mixed-use, multi-family and commercial space throughout the region. Kent Companies is the Midwest’s leader in underlayment and sound control applications, with over 40 years of success. Central Ohio is our growth zone, and with that growth comes the opportunity for all team members to contribute to our success and share in the rewards. This role will support our growth by adding estimating capacity, CRM data and analytics and creative marketing programs. Above all, the Business Development Coordinator will have a seat at the table to learn the business, grow with us and make an impact as we expand together.
Summary:
The Business Development Coordinator supports Business Development activity for the assigned division by performing estimating and coordination of marketing and sales activities. This is an inside sales role that requires close collaboration with division management and Business Development managers to identify, prioritize and estimate projects while maintaining accurate CRM data and coordinating marketing support.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Business Development manager in identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify potential clients within assigned territory.
- Conduct a thorough analysis of project requirements and specs and collaborate with the division team to accurately estimate material, labor, and equipment costs.
- Support outside Business Development activity by preparing presentations and proposals for prospective clients.
- Coordinate with our team to ensure timely and efficient responses to customer inquiries and requests.
- Assist with the CRM to ensure accurate records on Business Development activities, client interactions, and bid statuses.
- Collaborate with the Business Development manager to identify strategies for expanding our customer base.
- Ensure relationships are maintained with existing customers by continued communication.
- Collaborate with marketing to develop and implement campaigns and resources that enhance Kent Companies’ market position and customer conversion.
Please 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 and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.
Work Environment/Physical Demand:
This position works in an office environment.
Position type and expected hours of work:
This is a full-time, in-office position. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Travel:
This position requires occasional travel within the region to support Business Development activities.
- 311 London Rd. Delaware, Ohio 43015
- Associate's degree + two years of experience in construction, business-to-business selling environment, or related professional setting. Or a bachelor's degree in construction management, business administration, marketing, or related field.
- Time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities including estimating, CRM data, and research.
- Clear written and oral communication is required. This position collects substantial market information which must be shared within the division to adjust pricing and company differentiation strategies.
- Experience in a business-to-business or professional sales environment is helpful.
- Experience in CRM use and reporting is preferred.
- Construction industry experience preferred.
- Weekly pay
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Retirement plans, with discretionary employer-matching
- Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Scholarship opportunities for dependents
- Leadership development opportunities
- A fully customized benefits package is presented upon hire.
Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined; rather it builds on the teammate’s strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.
At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.
The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company’s commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.
Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
