53 Sales Professional jobs in Knoxville
Sales Professional - Inside Sales
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Do you love sales? Are you passionate about serving your community? Do you want to make a difference with your work?
We're looking for a sales professional to join our dynamic team! We put people first and value integrity and attention to detail in our work. We'll change everything you ever thought about working in the funeral services industry. This isn't your typical job-and we're not your typical company!
Our Sales Professionals enjoy:
+ Unlimited Income Potential - with a competitive commissioned incentive package
+ Stability - a recession-resistant, human centered business
+ Brand recognition - Our Dignity Memorial® is the North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services.
+ Company-Provided Leads - we use the world's #1 lead-management system and other best-in-class technology platforms
+ Ongoing training
+ Advancement opportunities
We think our CEO, Tom Ryan, says it best:
_"At SCI, we believe we are Better Together. When each of us brings our best self to work, we can provide the Service Excellence our families deserve. This is why we provide you and your loved ones with benefits and resources to help you become your best."_
BETTER HEALTH:
Wellbeing is important to us, and to ensure our associates have access to the best care, we offer medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision insurance plans for our associates to select from. Our wellness program offers benefit credits and includes a company contribution toward Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA). Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers immediate, confidential help to our associates and their dependents as well as eight free counseling sessions per incident.
BETTER WEALTH:
We are committed to providing the means and resources for our associates to manage their current and future financial needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, financial education tools and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses.
BETTER SELF:
We encourage associates to take time off through vacation, holiday, sick time, maternity leave and baby bonding (maternity & paternity) plans. Career development is an important focus, supported by tuition reimbursement, professional training and discounted university rates. Through the Sam Lucas Scholarship Foundation, we provide educational grants to associates, their spouses and children. What is important to our associates outside of work is important to us too. We offer additional benefits including adoption assistance and pet insurance, among many other insurance and benefit options.
BETTER COMMUNITY:
Our Associate Resource Communities (ARCs) are associate-led, self-directed groups of Company colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds. ARCs offer opportunities to connect with colleagues, promote diversity, share ideas, enhance our business and help improve the communities in which we live and work. As part of our mission to promote excellence in funeral service, our mortuary science scholarship program awards over $96,000 annually to 25 deserving students. (Associates are eligible to participate.) In exchange for a contribution to a charity of their choice, our associates can earn an additional day off per year.
Note: Eligibility requirements apply.
Compensation: $0,000 to 100,000 targeted compensation (with higher earnings potential based on exceptional performance)
SCI is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.
For any difficulties with the application process, please reach out to
Job Profile ID: S00070
Time Type: Full time
Location Name: Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home - Lynnhurst Cemetery
Sales Professional - Inside Sales
Posted 3 days ago
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Do you love sales? Are you passionate about serving your community? Do you want to make a difference with your work?
We're looking for a sales professional to join our dynamic team! We put people first and value integrity and attention to detail in our work. We'll change everything you ever thought about working in the funeral services industry. This isn't your typical job-and we're not your typical company!
Our Sales Professionals enjoy:
+ Unlimited Income Potential - with a competitive commissioned incentive package
+ Stability - a recession-resistant, human centered business
+ Brand recognition - Our Dignity Memorial® is the North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services.
+ Company-Provided Leads - we use the world's #1 lead-management system and other best-in-class technology platforms
+ Ongoing training
+ Advancement opportunities
We think our CEO, Tom Ryan, says it best:
_"At SCI, we believe we are Better Together. When each of us brings our best self to work, we can provide the Service Excellence our families deserve. This is why we provide you and your loved ones with benefits and resources to help you become your best."_
BETTER HEALTH:
Wellbeing is important to us, and to ensure our associates have access to the best care, we offer medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision insurance plans for our associates to select from. Our wellness program offers benefit credits and includes a company contribution toward Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA). Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers immediate, confidential help to our associates and their dependents as well as eight free counseling sessions per incident.
BETTER WEALTH:
We are committed to providing the means and resources for our associates to manage their current and future financial needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, financial education tools and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses.
BETTER SELF:
We encourage associates to take time off through vacation, holiday, sick time, maternity leave and baby bonding (maternity & paternity) plans. Career development is an important focus, supported by tuition reimbursement, professional training and discounted university rates. Through the Sam Lucas Scholarship Foundation, we provide educational grants to associates, their spouses and children. What is important to our associates outside of work is important to us too. We offer additional benefits including adoption assistance and pet insurance, among many other insurance and benefit options.
BETTER COMMUNITY:
Our Associate Resource Communities (ARCs) are associate-led, self-directed groups of Company colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds. ARCs offer opportunities to connect with colleagues, promote diversity, share ideas, enhance our business and help improve the communities in which we live and work. As part of our mission to promote excellence in funeral service, our mortuary science scholarship program awards over $96,000 annually to 25 deserving students. (Associates are eligible to participate.) In exchange for a contribution to a charity of their choice, our associates can earn an additional day off per year.
Note: Eligibility requirements apply.
Compensation: $0,000 to 100,000 targeted compensation (with higher earnings potential based on exceptional performance)
SCI is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.
For any difficulties with the application process, please reach out to
Job Profile ID: S00070
Time Type: Full time
Location Name: Highland South Memorial Park
Sales Professional - Inside Sales
Posted 13 days ago
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Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!
Accountable for serving client families by making at need cemetery arrangements and selling pre-need arrangements. The Family Service Counselor serves families by providing exemplary personalized service and plays an essential role in generating revenue for the cemetery as well as acting as the primary contact for families.
**Job Responsibilities**
**Lead Generation**
+ Holds self-accountable for prospecting a minimum of 1-2 hours each day
+ Obtains referrals from families served by the location
+ Networks and builds community and civic relationships
+ Explains and presents presentations to families served and referred families
+ Maintains and tracks activity levels to ensure productivity
**Build Rel** **a** **tion** **s** **hi** **ps** **with Families**
+ Responds to client inquiries in a timely, respectful, sensitive and professional manner
+ Connects with families through listening, honest communication and genuine concern
+ Develops an understanding of each family's unique needs and offers solutions that provide value to them
+ Stays in touch with families to ensure satisfaction
+ Prepares for all appointments and performs all procedures with professionalism and attention to detail
+ Follows through on all customer problems and requests
+ Builds trust-based relationships to earn the right to ask for referrals
+ Earns the right to gain referrals to offer protection to protect family members, and the family's relatives and friends, by educating them on the benefits of pre-planning
**Teamwork**
+ Represents a continuous link from services provided at need, through aftercare, to providing services to protect families in the future
+ Collaborates and teams with funeral directors, location managers, and other members of funeral home and or cemetery staff, to provide seamless, high quality service
+ Thoroughly and completely reviews previous services and contacts with families to prepare to support current needs and or sales
+ Shares family concerns with rest of the SCI team
**Minimum Requirements**
**Education**
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ 1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experience
**Experience**
+ High school equivalency and 1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experience
+ 1-2 years of customer service or sales industry experience preferred
**Licenses**
+ Current state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
+ Insurance license if required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilitie** **s**
+ Must be able to pass the Company's internal presentation certification within thirty days of hire
+ Ability to work a number of evenings and or weekends every month
+ Ability to drive frequently
+ Ability to obtain and maintain an insurance license if required by state/province
+ Flexible hours but, at times must have the ability to work up to 12 hours in a day
+ Ability to treat others with empathy and respect
+ Knowledge of computers and some software
+ Customer service skills
**Compensation:** Estimated total target compensation for this position in the first year typically ranges from $72,800 to $00,000 annually, consisting of a strong commission-based incentive structure and base pay. In subsequent years, sales professionals commonly earn 100,000 to 150,000 or more annually. Actual compensation will vary based on individual performance, geographic location, and applicable business conditions. For up to 48 weeks, as an Inside Sales New Hire, you will receive an hourly base rate beginning at 35.00 per hour, subject to applicable taxes and withholdings. This base rate will be reduced by 2.00 per hour every four hours over your first forty-eight (48) weeks of employment. During the training period, you are eligible for sales incentives that should increase month by month as your skills and experience build. After the twelve-month training period, and contingent on the Company's determination that you have completed the training program, unless otherwise requested by and mutually agreed upon earlier, your position and compensation will transition to a plan comprised of an hourly rate plus commissions, consistent with our Family Service Counselor role. Please note that this compensation structure is designed to support your development as you build experience.
Postal Code: 37701
Category (Portal Searching): Sales
Job Location: US-TN - Alcoa
Job Profile ID: S00166
Time Type: Full time
Location Name: Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens
Xfinity Field Sales Professional

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**Job Summary**
Responsible for the promotion and sale of Comcast products and services to include video, high-speed Internet, voice and XFINITY Home. Utilizes advanced knowledge of Comcast's products and services as well as sales process experience to maximize sales and effectively work assigned turf.
**Job Description**
Annual Salary $79,395
Salary is base + commission
**Core Responsibilities**
+ Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of Comcast products, promoting and selling offerings to individual customers by knocking every door within assigned territory. Displays thorough and recent competitive knowledge of features, benefits, product differences, pricing and campaigns for video, high-speed internet, voice and XFINITY Home.
+ Effectively communicates and develops rapport with customers. Evaluates individual customers' existing and potential product needs and makes recommendations. Increases customer understanding of Comcast products and pricing models as well as competitive advantages over other service providers. Evaluates competitive offers and frames response to show the benefits of Comcast.
+ Possesses expert knowledge of selling that would be reflective of the position's required relevant experience.
+ Creates and executes turf management plans without assistance, utilizes experience-based sales technique, operates independently.
+ Shows confidence in selling ability.
+ Displays competent time management and organizational skills.
+ Meets and exceeds sales goals as established by local market. Independently establishes and organizes daily sales activities. Generates business through established and approved methods of lead generation. Implements effective sales closing techniques to ensure product installation goal is achieved.
+ Demonstrates a consistent record of success in residential canvassing sales environment with emphasis on business to consumer sales.
+ Displays thorough and advanced understanding of video, high-speed internet, voice and XFINITY Home.
+ Possesses effective communication, organizational and people skills, as well as strong customer service skills.
+ Illustrates strong technical capability (computer knowledge, billing system, databases).
+ Must meet the physical requirements of the job including, but not limited to, the ability to walk and/or travel door-to-door for considerable distances in all types of weather conditions.
+ Where applicable, obtain and maintain any credentials and/or licenses necessary to sell and/or design alarm systems as required by law.
+ Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
+ Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
+ Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
**Employees at all levels are expected to:**
+ Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
+ Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
+ Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
+ Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
+ Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
+ Drive results and growth.
+ Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
+ Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
**Disclaimer:**
+ This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
**Skills:**
Workplace Organization; Persuasion; Adaptability; Self Motivation; Communication; Critical Thinking Problem Solving; Resilience; Professional Integrity
**Salary:**
Base Pay: $1,848.00
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Total Target Compensation (Base Pay plus Targeted Commission): 81,598.00
Our sales compensation programs offer the potential for significant upside above targeted earnings for those who overachieve their sales targets.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary ( on our careers site for more details.
**Education**
High School Diploma / GED
**Certifications (if applicable)**
**Relevant Work Experience**
2-5 Years
**Job Family Group:** Sales
Outside Sales Representative / B2B Field Sales Executive
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Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Type: Direct Hire
For immediate consideration, please connect with me on LinkedIn at and then email your resume, work authorization status, current location, availability, and compensation expectations directly to - make sure to include the exact job title and job location in your email message
*** We are seeking a candidate for B2B outside (field) + outbound sales role to work with SMALL businesses / merchants. This role does NOT involve mid-market or enterprise clients = SHORT sales cycles = MULTIPLE sales deals per month. It is primarily OUTSIDE & OUTBOUND - rather than inside or inbound - sales role, requiring frequent in-person, on-site visits to meet small business owners.
B2B Sales Representative ( Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Account Executive , Field Sales, Outside Sales, Outbound Sales ) :
- Engage with small business owners/merchants within your assigned territory to offer customized Point-of-Sale (POS) systems and payment processing solutions (in collaboration with partner financial institutions).
- Generate your own leads and grow your book of business through outbound efforts and strategic networking
Qualifications :
- Sales experience in a quota-driven environment working with small business clients. Field Sales / Outside Sales experience. Experience with face-to-face meetings, cold calling, prospecting, and independent lead generation.
- Training in the specific products and services will be provided to new hires. The key qualification is prior experience selling to small businesses and the ability to prospect for new clients in that market. What you sold before does not matter. We have successfully placed candidates from backgrounds such as telecom services, work uniforms, cleaning supplies, office supplies, merchant services, security monitoring solutions, logistics/transportation services, commercial maintenance contracts, etc. What matters is your ability to prospect clients and sell products/services to small businesses.
For immediate consideration, please connect with me on LinkedIn at and then email your resume, work authorization status, current location, availability, and compensation expectations directly to - make sure to include the exact job title and job location in your email message .
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Sr. Outside Sales Account Executive - Knoxville, TN
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The Senior Account Executive (SAE) will cover our west Knoxville, TN territory. This will be a hybrid position with occasional visits to our local office (in Heiskell, TN), which means that candidates must live in the territory. This position is a combo hunter / farmer, meaning you will be responsible for new business as well as retention of existing accounts. Ideally, we are looking for an **aggressive hunter** for this role - someone who loves to cold call and prospect for new business! Prior outside / field sales experience in a business to business (B2B) setting will be preferred.
**I. Job Summary**
The Senior Account Executive role is responsible for prospecting and closing sales to new customers to achieve budgeted sales goals. This position develops and implements sound selling strategies that ensure revenue growth at target or greater profitability levels by selling to new customers. Additionally, the role is responsible for managing existing business relationships in order to achieve budgeted sales and price goals by developing and implementing sound retention strategies, utilizing strong negotiation efforts to preserve business, and securing contract agreements from previously non-contracted customers.
The Senior Account Executive will "save, secure, and convert" by handling all customer cancellation requests, providing ongoing education of contract details to existing customers, and by obtaining customer contract commitments during face-to-face interactions. All escalations for customer service within the defined territory will be resolved through this position.
**II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
+ Initiate business to business sales relationships
+ Responsible for prospecting and closing sales opportunities to achieve budgeted sales goals by developing and implementing sound selling strategies
+ Manage prospects by developing sound prospect development plans and maintaining key information in the prospect database. Maintain sales pipeline (both in terms of quantity and quality) to achieve goals for new sales.
+ Minimize most revenue and accounts by maintaining SSDO relationship health standards and diffusing cancellation requests. Meet or exceed sales call activity goals for proactive account retention.
+ Increase revenue and profitability by executing sound plans on retention calls to improve the customers' service and/or profitability.
+ Establish and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
+ Propose customer solutions that are compliant with appropriate local, state and federal regulations. Communicate to and work with the Area Sales Managers to resolve unique customer issues.
+ Demonstrate knowledge of customers' needs, pricing and competition; effectively communicate pricing and service strategies; proactively engage other Waste Management business opportunities, referring internally as appropriate.
+ Acquire in depth industry and company knowledge in order to prepare complex proposals and make recommendations on equipment optimization and leasing options.
+ Maintain current knowledge of external market trends and internal sale strategies and operational capabilities.
+ Work closely and effectively communicate with Plant Managers and Brokerage Account Managers to assist in upgrading materials to increase profitability and achieve plant goals.
**III. Supervisory Responsibilities**
This job has no supervisory duties.
**IV. Qualifications**
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
**Education and Experience**
+ Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relative work experience.
+ Experience: Five (5) years of work experience in direct business-to-business sales, business-to-business cold calling, and phone based business-to-business prospecting resulting in successfully obtaining customer appointments (in addition to education requirement).
**Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required**
General Competencies Include:
+ Build Relationships
+ Communicate With Impact
+ Demonstrate Adaptability
+ Demonstrate Professionalism
+ Initiate Action
+ Produce Results
+ Think Strategically
+ Gain Commitment
+ Influence and Negotiate
+ Manage Work/Time
+ Plan and Organize
+ Use Ethical Practices
+ Problem solving skills
+ Proficient with computer and software applications
**V. Work Environment**
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
+ Normal setting for this job is: office setting, work from home office and outside sales.
**VI. Comp & Benefits**
You'll receive a top-notch benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short and Long Term Disability. We have a great Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a fantastic company match on 401K (4.5% with NO vesting period), **unlimited** vacation time, and **_we'll also pay for continuing your education!_**
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply".
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Business Development Manager - Healthcare
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Business Development Manager - Healthcare
Workplace type: Hybrid model
Travel: Local travel required 60–75%
Industry: Pediatric & Behavioral Health Services
Reports To: Director of Market Strategy
Are you a natural connector with a talent for opening doors and building meaningful partnerships? We are seeking a driven, field-oriented professional to spearhead growth initiatives and expand regional awareness of transformative health services for children. This role empowers a dedicated connector to drive impactful partnerships, expanding the reach of vital services and transforming lives through enhanced care access.
About the Role:
In this high-impact, growth-focused position, you will serve as the frontline ambassador for a leading provider of behavioral health services. You will spearhead growth initiatives in the region by building and maintaining collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders, including educational institutions, medical professionals, therapeutic providers, and community healthcare organizations. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in the field, enjoys measurable results, and is fueled by mission-based work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Foster lasting connections with strategic partners across pediatric healthcare, education, therapy services, and community organizations to drive collaborative opportunities.
- Engage in regular in-person outreach, spending approximately 3-4 days per week meeting with potential referral sources, delivering informational materials, and nurturing key relationships to promote services.
- Develop and implement a targeted community engagement plan, encompassing strategic visit scheduling, referral monitoring, and performance metrics to measure conversion success.
- Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration between clinical, intake, and recruitment teams to align referral processes and optimize service coordination.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, document market insights, and provide regular updates to leadership.
- Design and execute educational events, including lunch-and-learns, regional conferences, and community outreach presentations, to promote visibility and drive referrals.
- Help design and refine a scalable referral expansion plan that drives consistent growth and can be uniformly applied nationwide.
What You Bring:
- 2+ years of outside sales, referral development, or community outreach experience in healthcare, behavioral health, education, or a related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills - you thrive on face-to-face engagement and relationship-building.
- Self-motivated, organized, and goal-oriented with a hunter’s mindset.
- Proficiency in utilizing CRM platforms and analyzing outreach performance data to inform strategic decisions.
- Knowledge of local healthcare systems and pediatric services is highly desirable.
- A passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families through increased access to care.
Why Join Us:
- Meaningful Impact: Each referral brings life-changing services closer to a child in need.
- Growth Opportunity: Be a foundational part of a rapidly expanding organization with career pathing for high performers.
- Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative team focused on impact, not bureaucracy.
- Competitive Compensation: Includes base salary, performance bonus, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) with match, and generous PTO.
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in sales & business development recruiting. We have a strong track record of finding top-performing talent in areas such as sales leadership, account management, and business development strategy. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNY1wM
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Vice President Business Development

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Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Vice President Business Development
As a Vice President Business Development at Sedgwick, you'll have the opportunity to take on new challenges and help solve complex problems for the world's best brands.
+ Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world's most respected organizations.
+ Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
+ Leverage Sedgwick's broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
+ Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work, grow your career and your profile.
+ Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
+ Build a meaningful career that will take you places with the ability to travel and deploy at a moment's notice.
+ Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
**PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE** **:** To expand and enhance the company's top line through diligent relationship building and maintenance with prospective clients across an area; to identify and address prospective and existing client opportunities for marketing the company's programs; and to ensure sales goals, objectives and profit margins are met.
**ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?** We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE**
+ Identifies, develops and maintains internal and external relationships/partnerships.
+ Builds relationships with prospects.
+ Facilitates the development of new partnerships and the company; facilitates and remains involved in the implementation process ensuring a smooth transition of new client programs.
+ Develops the detailed knowledge of individual prospect operations targeting specific needs which may be opportunities for marketing company programs.
+ Ensures the identification of expertise required addressing individual prospect requirements; identifies resources for prospect solicitation and service teams.
+ Utilizes the appropriate national resources to facilitate responses and pricing for RFPs, proposals, and presentations.
+ Manages the design of service programs ensuring client need fulfillment.
+ Develops and implements an annual sales and service plan including identification of potential client prospects, their needs, and the methodology of presenting company's ability to fulfill those needs.
+ Travels as required.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Bachelor's degree with major in Business Administration, Finance or Risk Management preferred. Licenses as required.
Experience: Ten (10) years of relationship building in the group life, disability, and absence management area or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Advanced sales and technical ability in the 1000+ employee market.
Skills: Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills, excellent interpersonal skills, PC literate, including Microsoft Office products, strong organizational skills, excellent negotiation skills
**TAKING CARE OF YOU**
+ Career development and promotional growth opportunities
+ A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more
**NOTE** **:** Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
**If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.**
**Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com**
ERP Business Development Director

Posted 16 days ago
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**Category:** Business Consulting, Strategy and Digital Transformation
**Main location:** United States, Virginia, Fairfax
**Alternate Location(s):** United States, Colorado, Denver
United States, Louisiana, Lafayette
United States, Nevada, Henderson
United States, Tennessee, Knoxville
United States, Texas, Dallas, Belton
**Position ID:** J
**Employment Type:** Full Time
**Position Description:**
At CGI we offer limitless opportunities to make a difference for the clients and communities we serve. CGI Advantage is a unified ERP platform featuring a powerful combination of modern technology and built-for-government solutions. Based on more than 46 years of public sector expertise, the secure, intuitive platform is supported by an active client community that values innovation and access to CGI's global network of experts.
CGI's ERP Business Development Director will focus on finding and advancing new State and Local Government clients for our market-leading ERP suite of solutions. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven ERP Business Development Director to lead strategic growth initiatives and drive new business opportunities within the ERP solutions space. This role is responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new business deals, building strong client relationships, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver tailored ERP solutions that meet client needs. Prior engagement with Departments of Transportation (DOT) and/or K-12 education sectors preferred.
Location: Fairfax, VA | Dallas/Belton, TX | Denver, CO | Knoxville, TN | Lafayette, LA | Henderson, NV. Hybrid role (2-3 days/week onsite at one of the following CGI office locations).
**Your future duties and responsibilities:**
- Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy focused on ERP solutions (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Peoplesoft,CGI Advantage, CGI Momentum, etc.).
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, networking, and lead generation. Research prospective customers, synthesize this intelligence to identify potential customer personnel to position and drive ERP solutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, partners, and stakeholders with prospective customers, understand pain points and differentiators for our value proposition.
- Lead the end-to-end sales cycle, including proposal development, RFP responses, contract negotiation, and deal closure.
- Collaborate with pre-sales, solution architects, and delivery teams to ensure alignment between client needs and proposed solutions.
- Establish peer-level (trusted) relationships with clients for future opportunities, and to be proactive in presenting innovative solutions.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to promote ERP capabilities and thought leadership.
- Track and report on sales pipeline, forecasts, and performance metrics to senior leadership.
- Stay current on ERP industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies.
- Willing to travel up to 50% of the time.
**Required qualifications to be successful in this role:**
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- 10 + years of experience in business development or sales within the ERP space.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in enterprise software or consulting services.
- Deep understanding of ERP platforms and implementation lifecycles.
- Understanding of Government budget, procurement processes.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Must be entrepreneurial, tenacious, does not take "No" for an answer, Influencing and demonstrated persuasive skills.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
CGI anticipates accepting applications through September 30,2025.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $143,000.00 - $305,800.00.
At CGI we call our professionals "CGI Partners" to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI's benefits include:
- Competitive base salaries.
- Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category.
- 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible CGI Partners.
- Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave, ranging from 10 to 15 days per year, based on the job level, years of relevant prior experience, and years of service.
- 8 paid holidays per year & 2 floating holidays per year.
- Wellness and Well-being programs.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more.
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**What you can expect from us:**
**Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.**
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because.
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
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Operations Business Development Intern

Posted 16 days ago
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Job Description
Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.
Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Military encouraged to apply.
**Job Description**
Are you a data-driven and analytical student with a strong business acumen? Pilot Company is seeking an Operations Business Development Intern to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the summer of 2026. This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to a multi-year network portfolio plan, helping to enhance our data capabilities and inform critical business decisions.
In this role, you will be an integral part of the Operations Business Development team. Your work will involve setting up tools, defining processes, and validating data to ensure we have the best information available. This is an ideal position for someone with strong communication and social skills who can work with stakeholders at varying levels to deliver impactful presentations.
**What You'll Do**
Your responsibilities may include:
+ Support strategic initiatives: Help the team set up for critical initiative planning for the network over a multi-year view.
+ Enhance data capabilities: Define and record processes and validate data collection to improve decision-making.
+ Present findings: Deliver presentations to stakeholders at various levels and roles, communicating insights from large datasets.
**Qualifications**
+ Education: A graduating senior is preferred, but we are open to other candidates. We're looking for someone with a background in Business Analytics.
+ Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand large datasets are essential. Experience with Tableau is a plus.
+ Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and social skills, with the ability to work effectively and communicate with stakeholders at varying levels and roles. You should also be comfortable delivering presentations.
+ Experience: Project-based extracurricular activities or prior work experience are a plus.
+ Qualities: We value individuals who are driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming.
**Additional Information**
This is a full-time, in-person internship, running from June 1- August 6, 2026. You'll be working alongside our team at our main campus in Knoxville, where you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company.
Our culture is built on four core virtues: Driven, Reliable, Authentic, and Welcoming. As an intern, you will see these values in action every day. You'll be part of a team that is driven to improve operational efficiency, reliable in its commitment to quality data, authentic in its communication, and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives.
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship with a leading company, please submit your application. The interview process will include a screening with a recruiter, a 45-minute interview with your supervisor, and a final interview with another leader of the team. We look forward to hearing from you!