Construction Specialties · 16 hours ago
Business Development Associate (REMOTE)
Construction Specialties is a specialty building products manufacturer founded in 1948, known for providing solutions to building challenges. The Business Development Associate will drive new business opportunities and revenue growth within healthcare markets by developing relationships with healthcare facilities and architectural firms, while collaborating with sales and marketing teams to enhance market penetration.
Building Material
Responsibilities
Identify and qualify new business opportunities within GPO-aligned healthcare networks and affiliated facilities
Drive product interest and conversion through direct engagement with healthcare purchasing contacts and points of purchase (e.g., distribution partners, GPO portals, or facility procurement systems)
Engage with affiliated architectural and design firms to facilitate introductions and meetings with local field reps to promote our products as the preferred basis of design (BOD) solutions
Maintain strong relationships across assigned health networks, GPO accounts, and associated A&D contacts to ensure alignment with network standards and project pipelines
Track all opportunities, contacts, and communications through CRM tools; report on progress, trends, and conversion metrics
Partner with local reps to coordinate project pursuits, specification efforts, and joint calls to optimize field coverage and opportunity closure
Stay informed on healthcare network activity, GPO agreements, and competitor positioning to identify new avenues for growth
Work with Marketing, Product Management, and Strategic Accounts to support promotional campaigns and targeted outreach efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of inside sales, customer service, business development, or account management experience; healthcare, construction, or design industry experience preferred
Strong understanding of GPO structures, healthcare/IDN procurement, and A&D specification processes
Excellent communication skills both written and oral, and relationship-building
CRM proficiency (Salesforce preferred)
Highly organized and goal-oriented, with a proven ability to meet and exceed revenue targets
Must be very organized and have a desire and ability to organize/lead others
Problem solving skills
Ability to work with others and on a team
Preferred
healthcare, construction, or design industry experience preferred
Salesforce preferred
Benefits
Bonus Plan
Medical & Prescription benefits with company contribution
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Tuition Assistance
401(k) program with match
3 weeks PTO
10 Paid Holidays + 4 Floating holidays
Company
Construction Specialties
Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a family-owned building products company celebrating 75 years in business.
Funding
Current Stage
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