Business Development and Sales Manager

Kelly‑Hill

• Riverside, Missouri Short‑Loop Rail Construction, Repair & Maintenance

Kelly‑Hill is a well-respected and established rail‑service company based in Riverside, Missouri. We build, repair, and maintain short‑loop tracks for industrial, municipal and agricultural customers across the Kansas City region with most of the business being done within a six‑hour drive radius of Kansas City. We’re looking for a field‑focused Business Development & Sales Manager who can build relationships, walk track, and spot work that needs doing. The position reports to the President, who has 20+ years of direct experience and fosters a team-based approach to leading Kelly-Hill.

What You’ll Do

• Visit rail‑served facilities within a six‑hour radius of Kansas City.
• Build strong relationships with plant managers, maintenance supervisors, and operations teams.
• Walk track, identify issues, and help customers understand what needs repair or maintenance.
• Prepare quotes and scopes of work with support from our operations team.
• Follow up, negotiate, and close construction, repair, and maintenance jobs.
• Maintain regular contact with existing customers to secure repeat and recurring work.
• Track opportunities, forecast upcoming work, and report activity to leadership.

• Experience in construction, rail, heavy equipment, or industrial field services (construction experience especially helpful).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly.
• A high attention to detail and action orientation
• Comfort working outdoors and around heavy equipment.
• A straightforward, honest approach to sales.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally.

• Growing revenue through new and repeat customers.
• Securing recurring maintenance agreements.
• Becoming the trusted point of contact for customers.
• Keeping a steady pipeline of work and communicating clearly.
• Working closely with the Kelly-Hill field and office teams

• Base pay + commission or performance incentives.
• Company truck or vehicle allowance.
• Benefits package.
• Opportunities to grow with the company.