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Cogent Talent Solutions
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Business Development Representative - Construction
Cogent Talent Solutions · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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In short
The Business Development Representative will build and manage relationships with single-family and townhome builders to generate new business and expand existing accounts. They are responsible for qualifying opportunities, supporting pricing proposals, and maintaining accurate pipeline data in the company CRM.
What they're looking for
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
ALSO MENTIONED
Candidates must have at least two years of experience selling building materials or installed labor to home builders or general contractors. A proven track record in a quota-carrying sales role and established professional relationships within the Indianapolis market are required.
About the employer
Cogent Staffing
Premier regional recruitment specialists. · hiring as Cogent Talent Solutions
We are premier regional recruitment specialists with over 40 years’ experience within the Industrial, Engineering, Logistics and FMCG Sectors. Providing technology-led, innovative recruitment solutions with an unrivalled, personalised service that is valued by both clients and candidates.
- INDUSTRY
- Staffing and Recruiting
- COMPANY
- Privately Held
- FOUNDED
- 2017
- HEADQUARTERS
- Halifax, England
- SIZE
- 2-10
- OFFICES
- 6 on LinkedIn
- OPEN HERE
- 5 roles
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Questions about this role
- Is this Cogent Talent Solutions role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $90,000–$120,000 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
Our client is hiring its first dedicated Business Development Representative to build the company's business development function and grow profitable, long-term builder relationships across the Indianapolis market. Reporting to the Vice President and working directly with ownership, this representative opens new builder accounts, re-engages former clients, and expands current accounts into new communities. Single-family and townhome builders come first, with multifamily general contractors following once that base is stable. Our client competes on reliability instead of price, and the right candidate knows how to sell schedule certainty and fewer callbacks while protecting margin. Pay combines a base salary with uncapped commission, and the role carries a company vehicle for use during working hours.
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Our client is hiring its first dedicated Business Development Representative to build the company's business development function and grow profitable, long-term builder relationships across the Indianapolis market. Reporting to the Vice President and working directly with ownership, this representative opens new builder accounts, re-engages former clients, and expands current accounts into new communities. Single-family and townhome builders come first, with multifamily general contractors following once that base is stable. Our client competes on reliability instead of price, and the right candidate knows how to sell schedule certainty and fewer callbacks while protecting margin. Pay combines a base salary with uncapped commission, and the role carries a company vehicle for use during working hours.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
New business
- Generate new business with single-family and townhome builders across the Indianapolis metro, from first contact through awarded work
- Build and work a target list of local and regional production, custom, and townhome builders
- Lay the groundwork for multifamily growth with general contractors and developers once the single-family base is stable
Account growth and re-engagement
- Re-engage former builder clients alongside ownership, presenting the operational improvements Allied has made
- Grow current accounts into new communities and additional scopes of work
- Widen the active builder base so no single account carries an outsized share of revenue
Relationships
- Build relationships at every level of the builder organization, from purchasing managers and directors of construction to field superintendents
- Spend meaningful time at communities and job sites, building credibility with superintendents and staying current on schedules and upcoming starts
- Hand off each awarded job to the Residential or Multifamily field team with scope, schedule, and builder contacts confirmed
Pricing and proposals
- Qualify every opportunity before it goes to pricing
- Support pricing so every proposal meets our clients margin standards, and walk away from work that does not
- Follow up on every submitted bid through award or loss, and record the reason for every loss
Pipeline and reporting
- Log every call, visit, bid request, and follow-up in the company CRM the same day
- Keep stage, estimated value, and expected award date current on every open opportunity
- Report weekly activity and pipeline to the VP and ownership
Trade shows and networking
- Represent Allied at trade shows, BAGI events, and other industry networking events
- Enter every new event contact into the CRM and complete follow-up
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
- At least two years selling building materials or installed labor directly to home builders or general contractors
- At least two years in a quota-carrying sales role with a consistent record of meeting or exceeding targets
- Recent sales experience in the central Indiana market
- Established relationships with builder purchasing managers, construction leaders, or superintendents in the Indianapolis area
- Proven ability to open new accounts, not only manage an existing book of business
- No non-compete or non-solicit agreement that prevents calling on Indianapolis-area builders
- Valid driver's license, a driving record that qualifies for the company vehicle, and comfort with daily local travel and job-site visits
$90,000 - $120,000 a year
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Benefits
- Company vehicle for business use during working hours
- Medical insurance package
- 401(k) with 1-year vesting
- Paid time off per the Allied employee handbook
- Company cell phone and laptop or tablet for CRM and field use
- Trade show and BAGI event registration paid by Allied
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