SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS
The Business Development Representative should generate and follow up on all sales
leads in assigned territory and acts as a direct liaison of the company with all customers
in a manner consistent with promoting and representing the company that is deemed best
beneficial to the company's interest.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The position reports directly to Vice President of Sales & Marketing and has reporting
responsibilities to other Department Directors and or Executives, as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
A college degree or similar previous job experience is preferred. Must understand and
have knowledge of safety, quality and administration practices and procedures. Good
communication skills and the ability to work well with supervisor, co-workers and
subordinates are essential. Good leadership skills and proactive decision making and
problem solving is necessary. The ability to oversee multiple tasks, customer
correspondences' and maintain a detailed scheduled is required.
Utilization of computer skills to navigate programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook to coordinate job activities is beneficial. Must be
able to meet all customer qualifications to access job site.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regular travel by airplane and automobile in conducting business is required. Ability
to communicate orally with customers, management and other co-workers, both
individually and in front of a group is necessary. Regular use of the telephone and email
for communication is essential. Activities include but are not limited to extended
periods of sitting, extensive work at a computer work station, 12 hour on-site shifts
either night or day, climbing structures utilizing a ladder, donning necessary PPE,
confine space entry, operating machinery and or hand tools, as well as other typical
maintenance turnaround industrial tasks.
Hearing and vision within normal ranges is helpful for normal conversations, to
receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. No manual heavy
lifting is expected, without utilization of appropriate equipment. Exertion of up to 60
lbs. of force occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of
common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and FAX
machines as well as the ability to navigate around obstacles and perform standard
craft industrial tasks on petrochemical turnarounds.
Good reasoning ability is required to solve a wide range of business problems. Able
to apply statistical calculations, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, and
sampling theory as well as algebra, linear equations, and other analytics as required.
Able to understand and utilize contractual documents, timeline applications and legal
documents to conduct business.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The job may be performed both indoors in an office setting and outdoors in a variety
of settings including possible hazardous conditions on and around scaffolding or a
construction/turnaround site inside of petrochemical facilities. Exposure to loud noises,
dust, dirt, irritants and smoke may occur. Special PPE may be necessary to control some
hazardous environments in which you must verify requirements from your supervisor
and or the Safety Department.
DRESS CODE
The company expects you to dress and groom in accordance with accepted social and
business standards as commonly referred to as "business casual". No profanity or
offensive attire maybe displayed while performing work for the company. While
working on-site at a petrochemical facility, at a minimum, protective safety clothing is
required including appropriate construction grade boots, gloves, hardhat, goggles, and
fire retardant clothing. Additional forms of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) maybe
required depending on the particular job scope and must be maintained or exceed the
recommended requirements. If additional clarification is necessary or if special events
are required for you to attend as a representative of the company, you will be notified
accordingly.
GENERAL CODE OF CONDUCT
AltairStrickland expects all of its employees to adhere to high standards of conduct that
reflect its core values of safety, professionalism, and courtesy. Because these core
values are not negotiable, violators may be subject to discipline up to and including
discharge regarding any infractions that may affect AltairStrickland or its respective
Companies adversely. Although it is not possible to list any and all types of conduct that
may result in disciplinary action, the following kinds of conduct are absolutely
prohibited:
We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled