Business Development Specialist

ABOUT THE COMPANYGlen-Gery Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brickworks Limited. Brickworks Limited ("The Group") is a large Australian-listed group of companies. The Group has been in operation since the early 1900s, has a market capitalization exceeding $2.5 billion, and operates across 3 core business segments: Building Products, Land & Development, and Investments. The Group employs more than 2,000 FTE employees and operates nationally across Australia, recently acquiring Glen-Gery Corporation to add operations in the USA.Founded in 1890, Glen-Gery Corporation is one of the nation's largest brick manufacturers and operates eight brick manufacturing facilities. Glen-Gery products are sold nationally through a network of over 500 distributors as well as in Canada. Since entering the USA in 2018, Brickworks have acquired Sioux City Brick, Redland Brick and the distribution business of Southfield Corporation in Illinois and Indiana (Illinois Brick, Indiana Brick). The combined North American business now has more than 900 employees, operates across 40 locations, including 8 brick plants, 26 masonry supplyretail locations and 3 design studios. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESGreet and welcome executives, clients, and walk-ins with a professional demeanorProvide customers with product support and consultationsDevelop lead generation strategies for Design Studio and BDM teamsDrive new opportunities through lead qualification and follow-upGenerate opportunities to drive sales and achieve targetsAttend networking events to develop new business relationshipsConfirm and schedule design studio appointments through shared calendars.Partner with the Events Manager to manage events and conferences, as well as address potential problems that might ariseAttend all events (where appropriate) to create and maintain relationships with existing and potential customers.Serve as the liaison for all facilities maintenance projects for the location, including troubleshooting and performing minor repairs as needed. Provide operational support in the NYC design studio, handling customer requests and inquiries.REQUIRED SKILLSABILITIESGood organizational and communication skillsProficient in AV and technologyAdvanced computer skillsExceptional customer service skillsDetail oriented and accurateSelf-motivatedAbility to create sample boardsAbility to work under pressure and multi-taskExperience with color consultancy preferredAbility to establish and maintain strong working relationshipsFlexibility with schedule to assist and support our other locationsQUALIFICATIONS: College degree in businessmarketing, architectural, interior design, engineering or equivalent experienceKnowledge of building product materials, property, real-estate and construction industry preferredOne to Three years previous experience in salescustomer service preferred but not essential.Ability to travelThis job description is not intended to be all inclusive and as such, the employee will also be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor andor other management personnel as required.Equal Opportunity Employer

Created: 2025-02-18