Sales and Business Development Associate - Planate Management Group, LLC

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking an outgoing and driven Sales and Business Development Associate to join our team. In this role, you will focus on sales activities, attending networking events, and identifying new business opportunities. This role involves working closely with company leadership to connect with potential clients and expand our reach in the market. Your professionalism, communication skills, and passion for client engagement will help you succeed in this dynamic position.

Our salary range, based on the market data, is $20 - $25 per hour. This positionstarts as part-time but will transition to full-time once you successfully close a deal. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive sales efforts, including prospecting, client engagement, and relationship management.
• Represent the company at key networking events, conferences, and meetings to connect with potential clients and promote services.
• Partner with leadership and sales Team to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to potential clients, showcasing the value of our services.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective clients through networking and outreach.
• Build lasting relationships with prospective clients through effective communication.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities that align with company goals.
• Provide regular updates and reports on business development activities to company leadership.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. 

Qualifications to be successful in the role: 

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Goal oriented, sales driven with passion for success
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Comfortable and flexible with routinely shifting demands and responsibilities
• A professional, polished appearance and confident demeanor
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills
• Previous experience in sales or business development is an advantage

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.  

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!