Business Development Manager - Winter Operations
Job in
Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27703, USA
Listed on 2026-08-04
Listing for:
Inland-Group-of-Companies-1
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-04
Job specializations:
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Sales
Business Development, B2B Sales, Sales Representative, Outside Sales
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Drive Growth. Win Business. Own the Market.
At Inland Deicing Services, we don't just provide airport services, we solve complex operational and environmental challenges for some of North America's largest airlines and airports. As the global leader in aircraft deicing and glycol recovery services, we're looking for a driven sales professional who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and winning business.
If you're energized by prospecting, closing complex deals, and outperforming ambitious sales targets, we'd like to talk.
What You'll DoThis is a true hunter role where your primary focus is generating new business while strategically growing existing accounts.
You'll:
Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities across North America Build and manage your own sales pipeline through strategic prospecting, networking, referrals, and outbound outreach
Develop relationships with senior decision-makers and executive stakeholders
Lead discovery conversations to understand customer challenges and position tailored solutions
Deliver compelling presentations, proposals, and business cases
Negotiate contracts and confidently guide opportunities through complex sales cycles
Collaborate with operational leaders to develop winning customer solutions
Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and activity within Salesforce (or equivalent CRM)
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging customer needs
Represent Inland at industry conferences, customer meetings, and networking events
Travel throughout North America is expected, with occasional international travel.
What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who loves the thrill of winning new business.
You have:5+ years of success in B2B business development or enterprise sales (preferable in aviation , logistics, or service-based environments)
A consistent history of exceeding sales targets and winning new customers
Experience managing a full sales cycle—from cold prospecting through contract negotiation and close
Confidence engaging senior leaders, executives, and key decision-makers
Strong consultative selling skills and the ability to uncover customer pain points and deliver value-based solutions
Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce to manage pipeline and forecast opportunities
Strong business acumen and the ability to understand complex customer environmentsA bachelor's degree or diploma in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field is considered an asset
Experience with in aviation is welcomed—but not required. We value exceptional sales professionals who know how to build relationships, navigate complex sales cycles, and consistently win business.
What Makes You Successful You're someone who:
Is relentlessly competitive and motivated by winning
Doesn't wait for leads—you create opportunities
Is resilient and keeps moving after hearing "no"Builds credibility quickly with executive-level customers
Is naturally curious and asks great questions
Thrives in a fast-paced, autonomous environment
Takes ownership of results and is accountable for your pipeline
What is in it for you:
Competitive wages
Insurance - health, dental and life, AD&D and LTD
401(k) retirement plan with company match / Pension plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program Employee discounts
Advancement opportunities
On the job training
Employee Recognition Program Daily Pay Flexible schedule $300 referral bonuses - unlimited
Benefits may vary by position and location.
To Learn more please visit " join-our-team "The Inland Group of Companies offers a variety of opportunities to work in the field of aviation. Whether its deicing aircraft, protecting the environment, or keeping passengers and cargo moving, your future can take off with the Inland Group.
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