Director of Sales & Marketing- Sirch Inc

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Position Overview The Director of Sales & Marketing is a senior commercial leader responsible for driving new industrial construction opportunities across the company's core markets. This role requires a seasoned business developer with existing site-level industrial contacts , the ability to quickly generate traction in the first 6–12 months, and a strong understanding of direct-hire construction. This leader must operate as a hunter , not a strategist or overseer — someone who will actively pursue opportunities, initiate new site relationships, build trust, and open doors that translate into backlog for the company's high-performing project delivery teams. The Director plays a critical role in expanding the presence across TN, NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, and adjacent regions. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Market Expansion Proactively pursue new industrial construction work in chemical, power, pulp & paper, data centers, and general industrial markets. Leverage existing site-level relationships to generate immediate traction within the first 30–90 days. Identify, qualify, and develop new commercial opportunities within a 6-hour geographic radius of the company's offices. Build and maintain a robust pipeline aligned with the company's strategic and operational capabilities. Act as the face of the company in client meetings, plant visits, industry events, and networking engagements. Relationship Management Bring established, trusted industrial contacts — particularly at the site level , where decisions are increasingly made. Develop new relationships with target owners such as DuPont, Celanese , and other chemical plants where the company seeks deeper penetration. Collaborate with other Comfort Systems USA operating companies to pursue data center opportunities. Proposals & Commercial Execution Lead the development of proposals with strong writing, PowerPoint, and commercial package creation skills. Work collaboratively with internal SMEs (operations, preconstruction, leadership) to assemble winning proposals. Conduct first-pass contract reviews, redlines, and commercial assessments before legal review. Prepare client-facing materials, project pursuit plans, and presentation decks. Internal Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with operations leaders to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with client expectations. Contribute to strategic planning, go-to-market approaches, and market positioning. Help maintain the company's culture of hands-on leadership—everyone rolls up their sleeves and participates. Travel High, but regional. Must be within 1–2 hours of Kingsport or Greenville to minimize travel inefficiencies. Required Qualifications Experience 15+ years total industry experience for Director-level; 3–5+ years already functioning as a Director or VP in industrial construction BD/sales. Proven success selling direct-hire industrial construction (preferred), or strong crossover from CM/EPC industrial environments. Demonstrated ability to bring immediate, local contacts and produce traction in existing markets. Strong background in chemical, power, pulp & paper, industrial manufacturing, or related markets. Skills Exceptional hunter mentality; thrives on generating new business. Strong proposal writing, PowerPoint creation, and communication skills. Ability to review and redline construction contracts. Deep understanding of industrial construction execution. Self-driven, hands-on commercial leadership style. Competencies Stable career progression (no short tenures or job hopping). Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to influence change. Comfortable working in a non-bureaucratic, fast-moving environment. Ability to scale down from mega-project environments (e.g., Fluor, KBR) while still operating with discipline. Benefits Company vehicle + gas card Company phone or $55/month allowance Relocation assistance available (3–6 months expected move window) Full Comfort Systems USA benefits package Why Join: Opportunity to join a growing organization in a pivotal commercial leadership role. Ability to directly influence the trajectory and commercial strategy of a high-performing industrial contractor. Not a large bureaucratic EPC — flexible, entrepreneurial, and nimble. Strong project delivery teams ready to immediately execute sold work. Backing of a national powerhouse (Comfort Systems USA) without losing the feel of a local, agile company. High visibility and impact: your efforts immediately translate into organizational growth.