Business Development Construction

AppleOne Employment Services; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle allowance

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Alhambra, CA is seeking a Business Development Manager for Tenant Improvement Construction. This role focuses on building relationships with brokers, landlords, and developers to generate opportunities in commercial interiors and office projects.

You will collaborate with estimating and project teams, manage the sales pipeline, and drive revenue growth through strategic outreach and networking within the local real estate and construction communities.

Qualifications

• Develop new business opportunities within commercial tenant improvement construction.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, landlords, property managers, architects, developers, and repeat clients.
• Support proposal development, client presentations, and preconstruction pursuit efforts.
• Manage sales pipeline activity and contribute to revenue growth goals.
• 5+ years of experience in business development within the commercial construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan targeting brokers, property managers, landlords, architects, developers, and repeat clients.
• Generate new tenant improvement project opportunities through networking and market intelligence.
• Maintain an active presence in the CRE and construction community through events, associations, client meetings, and professional outreach.
• Partner with estimating, preconstruction, and operations teams to support proposals, presentations, and pursuit strategies.
• Track client activity, project opportunities, and pipeline information using a CRM or pipeline management tool.
• Support marketing initiatives such as case studies, project highlights, client success stories, and social media visibility.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

A direct hire opportunity is available for a Business Development Manager - Tenant Improvement Construction in the Alhambra, CA area. This role is ideal for a relationship-driven construction sales professional with strong knowledge of commercial tenant improvement, commercial interiors, and the local real estate and construction market.

This position offers the opportunity to join a growing tenant improvement general contractor specializing in high-quality office, retail, medical, and industrial interior projects. The environment is collaborative, client-focused, and supported by leadership that values long-term relationships, proactive communication, accountability, and professional growth.

The Business Development Manager will play a key role in expanding market presence, building trusted partnerships, and aligning new project opportunities with estimating, preconstruction, and project management teams. This is a strong fit for a self-motivated business development professional who enjoys networking, creating opportunities, and representing a quality-focused construction team in the commercial real estate community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan targeting brokers, property managers, landlords, architects, developers, and repeat clients.
• Generate new tenant improvement project opportunities through networking, relationship building, industry involvement, and market intelligence.
• Maintain an active presence in the commercial real estate and construction community through events, associations, client meetings, and professional outreach.
• Partner with estimating, preconstruction, and operations teams to support proposals, presentations, and pursuit strategies.
• Track client activity, project opportunities, and pipeline information using a CRM or pipeline management tool.
• Support marketing initiatives such as case studies, project highlights, client success stories, and social media visibility.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000 to $160,000 per year.
• Direct hire opportunity.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing and rebuilding company.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Develop new business opportunities within commercial tenant improvement construction.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, landlords, property managers, architects, developers, and repeat clients.
• Support proposal development, client presentations, and preconstruction pursuit efforts.
• Manage sales pipeline activity and contribute to revenue growth goals.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or client relations within the commercial construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of tenant improvement construction, commercial interiors, or related commercial building services.
• Proven ability to generate new business and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation, networking, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership, estimators, preconstruction teams, and project managers.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, professional, and comfortable representing the company in the commercial real estate and construction community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established network of brokers, landlords, developers, design professionals, property managers, or commercial real estate decision-makers.
• Experience selling or developing business for office, retail, medical, industrial, or commercial interior construction projects.
• Familiarity with CRM systems or pipeline management tools.
• Strong involvement in local commercial real estate, construction, brokerage, or design industry associations.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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