POSITION OVERVIEW:

Fortera is seeking a Business Development Specialist to join our Business Development team. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, this role combines strategic sales pipeline planning, logistics management, and maintaining a strong relationship with customers and development partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing relationships, logistics, and/or supply chain management, with a proven ability to organize internal operations, and optimize processes. If you are passionate about strategic planning and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of our company and making a positive impact in the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the primary point of contact for business accounts and partnerships, addressing inquiries, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring a high level of engagement. Coordinate logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management for all incoming and outgoing business development efforts. Setup and manage Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software Collaborate closely with internal teams such as business development, marketing, product development, and operations to align strategies. Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities relevant to their key accounts, providing insights to support strategic decision-making. Prepare regular reports and presentations on operations and logistics performance. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years’ experience working in building materials, ready-mix, concrete, chemical or construction industries. Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field. Expert proficiency in Customer Relationship Management software setup and use, such as Salesforce or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Proven experience in managing customer relationships within a logistics heavy operation. Self-starter with excellent decision-making skills. Excellent communication and organizational abilities. Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems and multi-task. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

COMPENSATION:

The compensation package for this role includes a competitive base salary commensurate with experience of $60,000 - $90,000 as well as an annual bonus and pre-IPO incentive stock options.  

PERKS AND BENEFITS:

We know that happy employees are productive employees, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

100% company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverages for employees Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options Tax deferred & Roth 401k Paid vacation days (increased with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and unlimited PTO for exempt employees