Joseph Klufts

About Joseph Klufts

Head of Sales for a General Contracting firm specializing in large-scale multifamily…

Experience

1. Business Development Manager

   L.D. Russo, Inc

   Nov 2024 — Present · Harvard, MA, US

   Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and competitive landscape in the general contracting sector.Develop and execute strategies to generate leads and identify new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, and industry events.Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and loyalty.Collaborate with the project management team to create tailored proposals and presentations that meet client needs and align with business objectives.Engage in negotiations with potential clients and close deals that align with the company\'s growth strategy.Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, finance, and operations, to ensure alignment on business development initiatives and overall company goals.Monitor and report on business development metrics, analyzing successes and areas for improvement to refine strategies and drive results.

Education

• Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst

  BS, Resource Economics, Minor Sociology

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Recruiting
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Budgets
• Tutoring
• Leadership
• New Business Development
• Economics
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Social Networking
• Account Management
• Project Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Public Speaking
• Mountain Biking
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Communication
• Process Improvement
• Negotiation
• Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Business Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Marketing
• Minitab
• Business Development
• Advertising
• Strategy
• Business Strategy