Business Development Manager

Role Overview

Develop and implement growth opportunities in new and existing industrial markets, including pulp & paper, power, metals, and chemicals. This position includes developing and implementing a measurable marketing and sales strategy to sell construction and maintenance services for the assigned market.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute a targeted and measurable business development plan for the assigned markets and region, conduct market research, attend and participate in networking organizations and events, create proposals and presentations, and provide advice, liaison, and planning to prospective and current clients.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must possess excellent communication skills, a proven track record of selling construction or a related service, and strong leadership skills. Ability to mine for information, convey the company’s abilities and unique qualities to potential clients, and follow-up with potential and past clients to ensure satisfaction.

Requirements

• An undergraduate university degree or higher (preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business Administration)
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience in the construction industry or planning and implementing business development strategies
• Experience in both maintenance and capital construction projects is preferred
• Strong working knowledge of cost management tools
• Well-rounded base of knowledge in engineering and construction disciplines
• Proven track record of selling construction or a related service
• Must possess excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and graphic communication) and the ability to collaborate with marketing to produce highly professional proposals and presentations
• Computer skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud Programs if/when necessary