Business Development Associate

Object Construction, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Object Construction, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Business Development Associate to support the business development team by evaluating opportunities, developing proposals, coordinating with internal teams, and managing projects through the sales cycle.

This full-time role is designed for someone with a fabrication or construction background transitioning into a client-facing position. The Associate will gain hands-on experience from initial client inquiry through proposal development

Qualifications

• Background in carpentry, fabrication, or scenic construction.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable with budgets, estimates, and numerical information.
• Willing to travel and work non-standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client calls with the BD Manager and capture goals, budgets, schedules, and requirements.
• Translate inquiries into standardized formats for estimating and planning.
• Coordinate with Production, Technical Design, and other teams for pricing and proposals.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, and presentation materials using templates and references.
• Maintain pipeline records and CRM data to support forecasting.

Skills

Fabrication background

Client communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Budgeting/estimates

Travel willingness

Job description

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Business Development Associate

Full Time Object Construction, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1040

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $72,000.00 Annually

The Business Development Associate supports the business development team by helping evaluate new opportunities, develop proposals, coordinate with internal teams, and manage projects throughout the sales cycle. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the role is designed as a growth opportunity for someone with a background in fabrication, construction, carpentry, or production who is interested in transitioning into a client-facing, business development role.

The Associate will gain hands‑on experience supporting projects from initial client inquiry through proposal development while learning the commercial, technical, and relationship management aspects of the business. As experience grows, they will take ownership of smaller accounts and earlier‑stage opportunities, ultimately managing projects independently from initial inquiry through contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in client calls alongside the Business Development Manager, take detailed notes, and capture creative goals, budget ranges, schedule constraints, and technical requirements
• Translate inbound inquiries and call notes into a standardized format that Business Development and Production can use for estimating and planning
• Coordinate with Production, Technical Design, and other internal teams to gather information needed for pricing, feasibility reviews, and proposal development
• Prepare estimates, proposal documents, and presentation materials using established templates, standard language, past project references, and pricing structures
• Maintain accurate pipeline records, project tracking, and CRM data to support forecasting and capacity planning
• Independently manage a portfolio of smaller or earlier‑stage accounts, handling client communication, proposal development, and pipeline tracking for those projects
• Represent the company at client meetings as needed, particularly for accounts under direct management

Qualifications

• Background in carpentry, fabrication, or scenic construction; hands‑on experience in the experiential or scenic fabrication industry preferred
• Comfortable working with budgets, estimates, and numerical information, with the ability to adapt to fabrication projects of varying size and complexity
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort talking with clients, including in early or unstructured conversations
• Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
• Interest in moving from production/field work into an office‑based, client‑facing role
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Willing to travel and work non‑standard hours as needed

This position is intended as a development path into Business Development or Account Management. The Business Development Associate will receive direct mentorship from senior team members while building the technical, commercial, and client management skills needed to independently lead projects from initial inquiry through contract award.