GAST Clearwater, an Austin, TX, based company, is revolutionizing the world with innovative and groundbreaking water treatment technologies that require no chemicals or biological elements. It’s not reverse osmosis or a bioreactor; it’s new, never been done before, next-generation water treatment technology that is changing the world one drop at a time. GAST Clearwater specializes in Artificial Beaches, Urban Lagoons, Wave Pools, Surf Parks, and Aquatic Facilities.
At GAST Clearwater, starting salaries are expressed as base salaries for sales roles. However, additional target compensation and short-term incentives in the form of sales commission plans are also available for certain positions.
Business Development Manager responsibilities are:
- Developing strategies relating to customer satisfaction and growth
- Conducting research to fulfill customers’ needs and also to identify new markets
- Arranging meetings with clients
- Assisting with the promotion of the company’s products/services
- Preparing contracts
- Giving positive feedback to clients
- Building rapport with customers
- Demonstrated ability in business-to-business (B2B) sales
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with project management methodologies
- Familiarity with the industry, including equipment, logistics, and supply chain management
- Problem-solving skills to propose mutually beneficial solutions
- Proficiency in MS365, Salesforce, Salesmate, or other CRM-based software
- Ability and willingness to travel for meetings with prospective and existing clients
- Maintain current client relationships and identify areas for potential clients
- Contacting potential clients to establish a business relationship and meet with them
- Develop new sales areas and improve sales through various methods
- Research the latest in the business industry and create new opportunities to expand business
- Collaborate with sales and design team to ensure requirements are met, such as sales numbers and profit goals
- Train junior salespeople to improve sales goals and meet expectations
- Strong understanding of company products or services as well as business position and competition to keep business competitive
Business Development Manager Qualifications are:
- BA/BSc in Business, Marketing, or a related field
- Minimum 5yrs experience as a Business Development Manager in the Real Estate | Aquatics | Hotels or Resort Industry
- Technical skills required to create proposals and find solutions to meet client requirements, such as using software programs and machines
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, to express technical and nontechnical concepts clearly and concisely
- Knowledge of principles of marketing & sales
- Good customer service attitude
- Familiar with salesforce and MS Office or other CRM-based software.
- Proven performance sales track record
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent at building rapport with customers
- Good organizational and time management skills
Benefits Could include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401(k)
- Employee Performance Incentive Scheme and other financial benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions) and Paid Holidays
- Employee discounts and perks program
GAST Clearwater is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.