About The Role
Account Executives are Ernest’s business representatives in the market. They work closely with our external partners and internal teams in order to identify, bid, and secure new work. They are responsible for leading the process to build new relationships and grow the electrical and mechanical business units at Ernest. Their ability to build long lasting, genuine relationships with potential clients will serve as the driving force in our growth and continued success. You will be the first point of contact with our business and as such, play a critical role in establishing our brand in the community.
What You'll Do
Build new relationships in order to generate new business for all Ernest business lines
Develop and maintain long-lasting relationships with GCs, developers, estimators, architects, and the community to enhance future business development opportunities
Manage the precon process for all relationships and bids received from your relationships to secure new work
Collaborate with the estimating department to prepare and present comprehensive and competitive bids to leadership
Manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously from precon through closeout
What You'll Need
>5 years of relevant business development, sales, or construction experience
Eager to seek out, find business opportunities and close them
Understanding of local and regional market and players is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Experience with the Construction, HVAC/Mechanical or Electrical trades is a plus
Desire to go beyond expectations
Working With Us:
Competitive Pay (Base+Commission)
Equity share; a percentage of the long-term value we create together
Flexible PTO
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Who We Are at Ernest
Ernest is the modern construction company reinventing the $1 trillion dollar annual commercial service and construction industries. Our mission is to provide personalized, technology-powered mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services for commercial and construction clients of all sizes. From re-wiring an outlet on a commercial property to working on a ground up new construction project - we have the most experienced and knowledgeable technicians for the job.
At Ernest, no two days will ever be the same and you'll have the opportunity to help solve big problems, with a refreshing balance of team support and ownership of your work. You’ll get to be part of our growth as we expand across the United States and into additional service offerings.
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.
Ernest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from every background and life experience. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
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