Who We Are
For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services (MGS) framework. As North America's premiere MGS company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.
Your Impact at SAM
The primary role of the Business Development Professional is to identify opportunities, build relationships and assist with securing profitable work for the organization. This role is also responsible for understanding the services offered and effectively communicating the value of these services to potential clients.
Generate new business leads through outbound contact with clients
Track client progress throughout designated client/opportunity database software
Update clients on new and revised services offered
Serve as a liaison with operational teams to ensure that client needs are understood and supported
Attend required networking and industry business development functions
Travel as needed for specific client requirements or meetings/conferences
Entertain clients and prospects as appropriate
Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the company's strategic goals
What You Bring to SAM
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, or equivalent education and experience
Experience in similar industry and proven sales success
Experience with Salesforce is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Capable of working both individually and as a part of a very dynamic team of professionals
Above average attention to detail, and organizational, interpersonal, and team-oriented skills
Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines
Our Perks
Opportunity for hybrid work schedules for office positions - Work-life balance is on us
Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) - Accrual starts immediately
401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5%
Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program - Your mental health is our priority
No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
Trainings throughout the year - Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year
Passion for our Community - You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
Our Culture
Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for twelve consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee's development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry's leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!
EEO
SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, or equivalent education and experience
Experience in similar industry and proven sales success
Experience with Salesforce is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Capable of working both individually and as a part of a very dynamic team of professionals
Above average attention to detail, and organizational, interpersonal, and team-oriented skills
Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines
The primary role of the Business Development Professional is to identify opportunities, build relationships and assist with securing profitable work for the organization. This role is also responsible for understanding the services offered and effectively communicating the value of these services to potential clients.
Generate new business leads through outbound contact with clients
Track client progress throughout designated client/opportunity database software
Update clients on new and revised services offered
Serve as a liaison with operational teams to ensure that client needs are understood and supported
Attend required networking and industry business development functions
Travel as needed for specific client requirements or meetings/conferences
Entertain clients and prospects as appropriate
Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the company's strategic goals