FQT Cedar Rapids, IA
6105 Rockwell Dr NE
Suite C
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA
Summary:
An effective Business Development Lead at Fluid Quip Technologies drives organizational growth by enhancing strategic sales initiatives, building strong client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities. This role is pivotal in the overall growth of the company, including increasing revenue, elevating brand recognition within existing and new industries, and contributing to the company’s overall long-term success. The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-oriented professional with exceptional analytical skills, the ability to influence stakeholders, ability to connect dots and a passion for innovation. Key objectives include developing and implementing business strategies that prioritize new market expansion, client satisfaction, and profitability.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Collaborate with company executives and sales and marketing team to review current market trends and propose new innovative business ideas and concepts to drive revenue growth and improve profit margins
Identify adjacent high-growth industries and evaluate opportunities to leverage FQT strengths to grow into these industries
Conduct in-depth industry and organizational research to identify sales opportunities and establish partnerships that align with business goals
Evaluate existing and new government programs to identify impacts and identify new business opportunities in FQT industries
Develop and present strategic recommendations that align with business objectives and industry trends for both current and prospective clients
Represent the company at conferences, client meetings and other industry events, delivering presentations and fostering relationships to support growth initiatives
Utilize CRM software (Salesforce) to manage client interactions, update critical market information and prepare marketing/sales reports for leadership
Provide guidance, feedback, and professional development to future team members, fostering their growth and ensuring alignment with business goals. Establish clear performance expectations for team members (initial position does not have direct reports) and deliver ongoing coaching to enhance their skills and contribute to the team's success.
Perform requirement analysis to evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement effective solutions
Prepare various reports to communicate key operating data, market insights, risk metrics, exposures, financial information, and financial modeling, while providing results and recommendations to leadership teams.
Gather critical information from meetings with stakeholders and produce actionable reports with recommended follow-up actions
Negotiate mutually beneficial agreements with key partners to support business objectives
Work to achieve and maintain strong relationships with partners to maximize collaboration and drive success across the organization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are achieved within scope, on time, and on budget
Work both independently and within a team to ensure timely and successful delivery of project deliverables
Present sound strategies to the FQT executive leadership teams
Regularly reassess and refine strategies based on market intelligence and performance outcomes
Qualifications:
BA or BS in Engineering, Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related fields preferred
10+ years of experience in business development, sales strategy, or related roles, with a proven track record of driving organizational growth. Experience in managing cross-functional teams and leading strategic initiatives is preferred
5+ years of experience in leadership roles, including process documentation and project management
Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
Ability to influence multiple stakeholders, including executives, clients, and cross functional teams, and work closely for the best business solutions
Experience creating detailed financial and strategic reports and giving presentations
Proven track record of successfully executing business development strategies and meeting revenue growth targets
Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills with a focus on delivering results on time and on budget
Experience leading and developing top-performing teams fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
Strong computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office suite, project management tools and financial modeling tools
Strong passion for innovation, continuous learning, and finding creative solutions to both known and unknown business challenges
Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving business environment
High level of professionalism and ability to represent the company at industry events and conferences
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time, including attendance at industry conferences, client meetings, and other events to support the growth initiatives
Fluid Quip Technologies® offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k)-retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.
Green Plains and Fluid Quip do not provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Company Description
Fluid Quip Technologies® (Fluid Quip) provides custom technologies and engineering services to the biofuel and biochemical industries worldwide. Fluid Quip has commercialized multiple technologies to enhance the base corn-to-ethanol dry grind process, create new and novel alternative feed products, and supply the growing need for carbohydrate feedstocks into the biochemical market. Green Plains Inc., Ospraie Management, and funds and accounts managed by BlackRock hold a majority interest in Fluid Quip.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Summary:
An effective Business Development Lead at Fluid Quip Technologies drives organizational growth by enhancing strategic sales initiatives, building strong client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities. This role is pivotal in the overall growth of the company, including increasing revenue, elevating brand recognition within existing and new industries, and contributing to the company’s overall long-term success. The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-oriented professional with exceptional analytical skills, the ability to influence stakeholders, ability to connect dots and a passion for innovation. Key objectives include developing and implementing business strategies that prioritize new market expansion, client satisfaction, and profitability.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Collaborate with company executives and sales and marketing team to review current market trends and propose new innovative business ideas and concepts to drive revenue growth and improve profit margins
Identify adjacent high-growth industries and evaluate opportunities to leverage FQT strengths to grow into these industries
Conduct in-depth industry and organizational research to identify sales opportunities and establish partnerships that align with business goals
Evaluate existing and new government programs to identify impacts and identify new business opportunities in FQT industries
Develop and present strategic recommendations that align with business objectives and industry trends for both current and prospective clients
Represent the company at conferences, client meetings and other industry events, delivering presentations and fostering relationships to support growth initiatives
Utilize CRM software (Salesforce) to manage client interactions, update critical market information and prepare marketing/sales reports for leadership
Provide guidance, feedback, and professional development to future team members, fostering their growth and ensuring alignment with business goals. Establish clear performance expectations for team members (initial position does not have direct reports) and deliver ongoing coaching to enhance their skills and contribute to the team's success.
Perform requirement analysis to evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement effective solutions
Prepare various reports to communicate key operating data, market insights, risk metrics, exposures, financial information, and financial modeling, while providing results and recommendations to leadership teams.
Gather critical information from meetings with stakeholders and produce actionable reports with recommended follow-up actions
Negotiate mutually beneficial agreements with key partners to support business objectives
Work to achieve and maintain strong relationships with partners to maximize collaboration and drive success across the organization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are achieved within scope, on time, and on budget
Work both independently and within a team to ensure timely and successful delivery of project deliverables
Present sound strategies to the FQT executive leadership teams
Regularly reassess and refine strategies based on market intelligence and performance outcomes
Qualifications:
BA or BS in Engineering, Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related fields preferred
10+ years of experience in business development, sales strategy, or related roles, with a proven track record of driving organizational growth. Experience in managing cross-functional teams and leading strategic initiatives is preferred
5+ years of experience in leadership roles, including process documentation and project management
Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
Ability to influence multiple stakeholders, including executives, clients, and cross functional teams, and work closely for the best business solutions
Experience creating detailed financial and strategic reports and giving presentations
Proven track record of successfully executing business development strategies and meeting revenue growth targets
Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills with a focus on delivering results on time and on budget
Experience leading and developing top-performing teams fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
Strong computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office suite, project management tools and financial modeling tools
Strong passion for innovation, continuous learning, and finding creative solutions to both known and unknown business challenges
Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving business environment
High level of professionalism and ability to represent the company at industry events and conferences
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time, including attendance at industry conferences, client meetings, and other events to support the growth initiatives
Fluid Quip Technologies® offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k)-retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.
Green Plains and Fluid Quip do not provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Company Description
Fluid Quip Technologies® (Fluid Quip) provides custom technologies and engineering services to the biofuel and biochemical industries worldwide. Fluid Quip has commercialized multiple technologies to enhance the base corn-to-ethanol dry grind process, create new and novel alternative feed products, and supply the growing need for carbohydrate feedstocks into the biochemical market. Green Plains Inc., Ospraie Management, and funds and accounts managed by BlackRock hold a majority interest in Fluid Quip.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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