Southeast Iowa Business Developer

Company Description:

Woodruff Construction is an employee-owned general contractor founded in 1956 which offers award-winning design-build, construction management and project development services to clients across Iowa, with offices in Ames, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Waterloo and Spencer. Our team not only strives to achieve our clients' goals and visions, but to also provide them with an enjoyable building experience.
We provide a dynamic environment where each individual is challenged to be his or her best, and we are continually searching for qualified professionals to join our team. Woodruff is committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourages those with a wide range of backgrounds to inquire about our job opportunities. Build your future with us.

Job Description:

Why you should join our team:
Do you want to be an employee-owner? Woodruff Construction is a 100% employee-owned and family-focused commercial construction general contractor with over 65 years of experience. At Woodruff, we focus around our mission of building the future of our families, clients and communities, while making sure our employees are home safe, every night.

We serve the regions of Ames, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Waterloo and Spencer, and are driven by our strong Core Values:

• FAMILY comes first
• SERVICE to others
• PURPOSE in everything we do
• DEPENDABILITY to do what's right
• ENJOYMENT of our work

Current Opening:

Woodruff is looking to add a Business Developer for Southeast Iowa. The Business Developer is responsible for targeting and acquiring new clients using extensive market research, strategic marketing, and effective business development techniques. This position will be focused in the geographic SE quadrant of Iowa as defined between Highway 34 and the Missouri border (North-South) and between Interstate 35 and the Illinois border (West-East). There is potential for hybrid, part time or full time work. 

Woodruff is seeking an excellent communicator, who embraces innovative solutions and is a goal driven team player. The successful candidate will have an associates or Bachelors degree in business, marketing or related field or equivalent experience. 

Accountabilities

Business Development

• Lead the development and implementation of effective new customer acquisition campaigns using various marketing channels including, direct mail, cold calls and event marketing.
• Lead the implementation of programs and systems to support existing and also develop new strategic direction, specific including extensive market research and investigation in the geographic area of focus.
• Telephone prospects to identify appropriate contacts, qualify and drive leads through the sales pipeline. Telemarketing, cold calling, proactive contact of customers/potential customers and setting and attending client appointments/presentations.
• Manage and coordinate business development projects and relationships
• Report regularly on status of sales efforts and leads
• Maintain accurate, current database(s) of contacts and lead
• Generate leads that align with Woodruff Construction core values by visiting potential clients in person to introduce and educate them on Woodruff Construction’s services.

Client Relations

• Collaborate closely with the Business Development team to ensure excellent service delivery and effective communication with clients and prospective clients.
• Lead the project transition process

Networking

• Represent and promote company values within the community

Benefits:

Benefits:

At Woodruff, We attribute our success to the investment and retention of our quality employees. Our firm values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary 
• Generous health insurance benefits
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401K retirement plan
• 100% Employee Owned
• $500 stay on bonus after 60 days
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
• Direct payroll deposit
• Employee assistance program

Required Experience:

Accountabilities

Business Development

• Lead the development and implementation of effective new customer acquisition campaigns using various marketing channels including, direct mail, cold calls and event marketing.
• Lead the implementation of programs and systems to support existing and also develop new strategic direction, specific including extensive market research and investigation in the geographic area of focus.
• Telephone prospects to identify appropriate contacts, qualify and drive leads through the sales pipeline. Telemarketing, cold calling, proactive contact of customers/potential customers and setting and attending client appointments/presentations.
• Manage and coordinate business development projects and relationships
• Report regularly on status of sales efforts and leads
• Maintain accurate, current database(s) of contacts and lead
• Generate leads that align with Woodruff Construction core values by visiting potential clients in person to introduce and educate them on Woodruff Construction’s services.

Client Relations

• Collaborate closely with the Business Development team to ensure excellent service delivery and effective communication with clients and prospective clients.
• Lead the project transition process

Networking

• Represent and promote company values within the community