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Director of Sales - Private Sector Construction

AmeriTech Contracting LLC · Meriden, CT

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
27d ago

Still open · checked 1h agoon AmeriTech Contracting LLC's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Sell commercial construction services to private-sector owners, developers, architects, and engineers across New England and nationally. Build the pipeline yourself by finding projects in early planning and design, before they go to bid.
Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 27 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
This is their only open sales role.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  4. 4.

    What share of last year's closed deals did reps source themselves?

    Shows how much pipeline you'll have to build on your own.

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
Annual Salary + Commission AmeriTech Contracting is seeking an experienced and driven Director of Sales to lead the growth of our private-sector construction business. This individual will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing and maintaining strong client relationships, and expanding AmeriTech’s presence within the private-sector market throughout New England and nationally. Key Responsibilities - Develop and execute private-sector business development strategies. - Identify new commercial construction opportunities throughout New England and nationally. - Establish and maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, brokers and other construction industry decisionmakers. - Develop a pipeline of qualified private-sector opportunities. - Identify projects during the early planning/design phase, rather than waiting until they are advertised for bid. - Represent AmeriTech at industry events, networking organizations and client meetings. - Conduct introductory meetings and presentations with prospective clients. - Develop capture strategies for major opportunities. - Coordinate with estimating, operations, project management and executive leadership. - Assist in proposal development and pursuit strategy. - Track opportunities, relationships and pipeline activity in CRM. - Monitor private-sector construction market trends. - Develop long-term client relationships and repeat business. - Pursue opportunities throughout New England while identifying strategic national opportunities. - Meet established revenue/pipeline goals. Qualifications Required: - 7–10+ years of business development/sales experience in construction, commercial real estate, development or a related industry. - Demonstrated history of personally generating new business. - Established network of private-sector construction decisionmakers. - Experience selling or developing opportunities involving commercial construction. - Proven ability to develop relationships with senior-level clients. - Experience managing a sales pipeline from lead identification through contract award. - Willingness to travel throughout New England and nationally as needed. - Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Preferred: - Existing relationships with commercial owners/developers. - Experience with federal construction plus private-sector construction. - Experience with design-build or negotiated work. - CRM experience. - Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, marketing or related field. Skills and Competencies · Strong business development and sales skills · Construction industry knowledge and experience · Established professional network and relationship-building skills · Strong negotiation and communication abilities · Ability to identify and secure new business opportunities · Strategic thinking and market development · Strong client and executive relationship management · Organized, self-motivated, and results-driven · Ability to manage a sales pipeline and multiple opportunities Willingness to travel regionally and nationally Requirements Pre-Employment Screening: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable pre-employment screening and verification requirements, which may include, depending on the position, background checks, motor vehicle records checks, drug screening, employment/reference verification, and government or security clearance requirements. All screening requirements will be administered in accordance with applicable law. Benefits - Benefits & Career Growth: - 401(k) with company matching - Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - Life insurance - Paid time off (PTO) - Retirement plan - Opportunities for professional development and career growth - Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Ameritech Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. #ZR
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