Business Development Manager - Mechanical

Position Summary

Assist with obtaining new work for Brandt by establishing and maintaining effective contact with new and existing accounts and potential buyers of mechanical or electrical construction services. Additionally, oversee day-to-day marketing efforts for a designated regional market.

• Create positive working relationships and maintain regular contact with assigned accounts. Reinforce Brandt’s reputation as a premier provider and valuable partner for mechanical and electrical services.
• Participate in facilitating the ongoing development of the group’s business plan and budget, including methods, contact personnel and short and long-term goals regarding new work contract negotiations and future work potential. Ensure consistency with Brandt’s overall business plan and market strategy.
• Meet with new and existing client management, staff, and supervisory personnel. Create high quality presentations that explain Brandt’s character, policies, skills, resources, and capabilities.
• Determine client needs and evaluate company resources and capabilities in light of those needs.
• Participate in local marketing related organizations (SMPS, etc.).
• Lead the local staff in the development of marketing skills and client relationship development.
• Work closely with the Director of MEP Construction to coordinate RFP responses and associated follow-up interviews.
• Notify supervisor of sales activities and approximate timing of proposal and bid submittals.
• Identify new work leads and manage follow-up, recordkeeping, and information distribution. In doing so, effectively pre-screen opportunities to assist in the go/no-go decision process.
• Participate in regular in-house planning sessions.
• Promote Brandt’s MEP Construction group where practical. Understand the capabilities and business model of the mechanical and electrical group to funnel good opportunities to their leadership. Communicate potential opportunities to the appropriate person promptly.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

• Thorough understanding of Brandt’s policies, procedures, and capabilities
• Outstanding team building and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Exceptional negotiation skills
• Must possess the desire and capabilities to effectively make “cold calls”

• Four-year degree in relevant field, with strong emphasis on business and marketing (or an equivalent amount of technical training and experience)
• Minimum 5 years’ construction-related experience, with 3 years of experience in a marketing and/or estimating position

YOU Matter

The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.

BRANDT TODAY

In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries. This acquisition aligned with Brandt’s goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees.

With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor in the state. With in-house capabilities that start with build/design, construction and commissioning and end up in service, Brandt works every day to provide the solutions and service to meet your ever-changing needs.

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