Responsibilities

• Manage prospective clients from initial inquiry through qualification, site visits, presentation of our Design-Build process, signed agreements, and initial payment.
• Develop relationships with potential clients, past clients, referral partners, industry professionals, and community organizations.
• Build a network that consistently produces qualified project opportunities.
• Manage and maintain Essig's CRM and sales pipeline.
• Attend networking, community, professional, and industry events throughout Pittsburgh.
• Coordinate prospective client meetings with our Designers, Project Managers, Directors, Founder, and other key team members.
• Develop creative business development and sales strategies.
• Research competitors, market trends, and new opportunities.
• Develop and execute marketing and branding initiatives.
• Create and coordinate content for Essig's website and social media channels.

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field, along with 10+ years of experience in business development, direct sales, advertising, marketing, or a related discipline .
• Experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Design-Build, residential remodeling, interior design, or real estate is strongly preferred.
• The ideal candidate is a confident communicator and relationship builder who is highly organized, self-motivated, creative, comfortable working independently, and driven by measurable results.
• Experience with CRM systems, sales pipeline management, Microsoft Office, digital marketing, social media, and marketing/graphic-design tools is also important.
• A valid drivers license and the ability to travel throughout the greater Pittsburgh area are required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 50% of the employee's premium paid by Essig
• Dependent medical, dental, and vision coverage available at the employee's expense
• 72–96 hours of PTO , depending on length of service
• Unused PTO may carry over
• Six paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) with 1% employer match
• Employer-provided Short-Term Disability insurance
• Optional Life Insurance
• Optional Accident Insurance