Southeast Regional Business Development - Duininck Golf

Southeast Business Development role is responsible for the lead generation and project procurement of golf construction work in the defined region. The role is to assist in the overall growth, success and sustainability within the region. Duininck Golf is focused on continuing to build out the Atlanta market first and foremost with a goal of continual exposure throughout the southeast region. The Southeast region is defined by the following states: Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida.

The targeted home base location is Atlanta, GA with travel required throughout the region.

Reporting Structure:

• The Regional Business Development Manager will report directly to the Director of Business Development but do work for a specific assigned region.
• This position will be part of the Regional Leadership Team that includes the Regional General Manager, Regional Estimator/Project Managers and Regional Operations.
• Required to live within the designated Southeast region, preferably within the Atlanta market.

General Responsibilities:

• Identify customers and projects providing the best opportunity to keep Duininck Golf’s “Target Market” front of mind.
• Be “Pro-active” – Responsible for pro-actively generating new business leads through industry contacts, cold calling, contacting, meeting, building relationships with past clients, architects, consultants, golf course owners/employees, industry vendors.
• Be “Re-active” – Respond to RFPs, leads, website inquiries, etc. for new projects. Compile and evaluate key data to determine whether opportunity qualifies for Duininck Golf prospect criteria.
• Responsible for developing and presenting final sales presentations to prospective customers with specific “solutions” for their specific goals.
• Participate in the development of the annual business plan for the specific region.
• Participate in the development of short and long-range strategic plans.
• Provide feedback and insights to improve the Business Development process, better target potential customer segments and better market the Golf Division company brand.
• Travel to trade shows and conferences to represent company and Business Development Team.
• Work with the construction team to ensure smooth transitions of new projects.
• Working in partnership with the creative team, develop creative briefs and guide creative direction to meet objectives for all advertising and public-­facing communications, including print, digital, and video assets.

Other Responsibilities:

• Help make decisions on project capacity regarding new job opportunities.
• Attend local chapter events and tradeshows.
• Responsible for maintaining a good name brand within the industry

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High level of golf construction knowledge and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building.