About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Industrial Design-Build Construction.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Business Development Representative to support growth in industrial design‑build construction. This developmental sales role focuses on identifying and qualifying manufacturing and industrial project opportunities, building relationships with key decision‑makers, and maintaining business development activity in the CRM. This role is based in Northlake, GA and may involve local travel for client meetings and site visits.

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Key Responsibilities

• Research industrial and manufacturing companies and identify fit for Confidential Client’s services.
• Locate and document contacts such as plant managers, engineering managers, facility managers, maintenance managers, and capital project leads.
• Monitor facility expansions, equipment installations, plant modernization, capital investments, and other project signals.
• Conduct initial outreach via phone, email, LinkedIn, industry events, and networking.
• Introduce Confidential Client’s industrial construction and design‑build capabilities.
• Qualify opportunities and schedule introductory meetings with the Business Development Manager.
• Maintain consistent, professional follow‑up with prospective clients.
• Enter and update company, contact, activity, and opportunity data in the CRM.
• Support proposal preparation, meeting materials, and follow‑up activities.
• Attend client meetings, facility visits, trade shows, and industry organizations as needed.
• Develop a working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and structural steel construction as it relates to industrial projects.

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Education & Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Manufacturing, Sales, or a related field — or equivalent experience.
• Entry‑level candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Previous construction experience is helpful but not required.
• Internships or experience in sales, business development, manufacturing, engineering, industrial distribution, or technical environments are a plus.

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Skills & Characteristics

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence making outbound calls and introducing yourself to new contacts.
• Interest in developing long‑term professional relationships.
• Strong research, organization, and follow‑through.
• Willingness and ability to learn technical/construction concepts.
• Professional presentation and client interaction skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and aptitude to learn CRM and business software.
• Willingness to travel locally for meetings and events.

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Career Opportunity

This is a developmental business development role with clear progression: Business Development Representative → Business Developer → Business Development Manager. You’ll gain exposure to estimating, preconstruction, engineering, project operations, and account development as you grow.

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Compensation & Logistics

• Employment type: Full‑time (contractor arrangements may apply per client needs).
• Location: Northlake, GA (local candidates preferred; travel to client sites expected).
• Estimated compensation (as listed in source): $62,826 per year (estimated).
• This role is open to entry‑level candidates and recent graduates.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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