Business Development Director

Rimkus; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

Rimkus, a leading forensics engineering solutions provider, is seeking a Business Development Director to drive growth in the local market. You will promote Rimkus services, develop new client relationships, manage accounts, and collaborate with operations to deliver tailored solutions.

Daily travel in the metropolitan area is expected, with opportunities to mentor a small team of Business Development Managers and help achieve revenue goals while maintaining high client satisfaction and project

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development and sales growth.
• Ability to manage multi-client relationships and accounts.
• Experience guiding a small team or mentoring colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes competitive sales and relationship strategies to maximize market potential.
• Identifies and pursues prospective clients to establish new relationships and opportunities.
• Sell Rimkus services to corporate, municipal, and government clients to secure new accounts and repeat business.
• Maintain relationships with current clients and promote value-added services.
• Plan and execute growth-focused client contacts weekly to increase market penetration.
• Update CRM with contacts, activities, leads, and opportunities in real time.
• Support RFP preparation and responses in coordination with operations.
• Coordinate with client assignments and provide qualified experts for consideration.
• Foster strong liaison between operations and clients to address needs and concerns.
• Participate in industry events and client-facing activities to promote Rimkus.

Skills

Client relationship development

Sales strategy

CRM management

Prospecting

Tools

CRM software (Salesforce)

Job description

At Rimkus, our Forensics Engineering Solutions team operates on a global scale with the advantage of local expertise. Our licensed engineers, architects, and technical specialists bring deep knowledge of regional requirements and industry best practices, enabling us to deliver customized, high-quality solutions that maximize the success of our clients' investments. With a comprehensive portfolio that spans nearly every engineering and architectural discipline, we help organizations plan, build, and manage assets with confidence.

What sets us apart is our forward-thinking approach. We integrate carbon footprint reduction, resiliency, maintainability, and long-term sustainability into everything we do helping clients not just meet today's needs but prepare for tomorrow's challenges. From design and pre-construction through construction, closeout, and ongoing operations, we provide tailored support at every stage. By identifying potential issues before they arise, we mitigate risks, extend asset life, and reduce costly unplanned repairs.

Whether an asset is newly constructed, leased, or purchased, our innovative solutions empower clients to operate more efficiently and sustainably. Joining Rimkus means being part of a team that's shaping the future of the built environment—one smart, resilient solution at a time.

The Business Development Director works within an assigned sales territory to promote the company's expert services and secure new business for Rimkus. Develops a solid client base through direct or indirect contact and prospecting. Services and maintains accounts with existing clients and increases the firm's presence in the local, provincial, and national markets. Works to resolve client concerns and complaints. Collaborates with territory business unit leader to achieve territory revenue goals. Works under general supervision exercising initiative and independent judgement in the performance of assigned tasks. This role includes the opportunity to mentor and develop a small team of Business Development Managers, supporting their professional growth and effectiveness in the market.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the development and execution of competitive sales and relationship development strategies designed to secure maximum market potential and client satisfaction within assigned territory
• Identifies and pursues prospective clients leveraging internal and external resources to develop new relationships and opportunities
• Sells the company's services to prospective clients (i.e. corporate and commercial clients, municipalities, government agencies, building owners, developers, etc.) to secure new client accounts, deeper client penetration, and repeat business
• Reinforces relationships with current clients through regular contact and promotion of value-added services for future business
• Effectively plans for and executes the targeted number of value-added in-person client contacts (i.e. growth calls) each week to increase market penetration and share; effectively follows up to nurture and close sales opportunities
• Maintains and updates client relationship management (CRM) system database with accurate documentation of contacts, activities, leads, and opportunities on a real-time basis
• Leverages CRM to develop and track individual business development efforts
• Secures and assists in the preparation of requests for proposals (RFPs) including completion, delivery, oversight, and execution
• Receives incoming assignments / opportunities from clients and coordinates with operations to provide qualified, available experts for consideration
• Maintains good relationships among company operations personnel, serving as the liaison between them and our clients where required
• Supports operations to address / resolve outstanding client concerns or needs as required
• Participates in key sales strategies, industry events, trade shows, and electronic contract programs
• Attends client-related professional and social functions, conventions and events as needed to promote company services, which may require occasional after business hours work and travel
• Supports efforts for timely collection of client receivables
• Daily travel predominantly in and around the local metropolitan area
• You will be responsible for driving business growth and expanding market opportunities within your assigned regions

Requirements

At Rimkus, our Forensics Engineering Solutions team operates on a global scale with the advantage of local expertise. Our licensed engineers, architects, and technical specialists bring deep knowledge of regional requirements and industry best practices, enabling us to deliver customized, high-quality solutions that maximize the success of our clients' investments. With a comprehensive portfolio that spans nearly every engineering and architectural discipline, we help organizations plan, build, and manage assets with confidence.

What sets us apart is our forward-thinking approach. We integrate carbon footprint reduction, resiliency, maintainability, and long-term sustainability into everything we do helping clients not just meet today's needs but prepare for tomorrow's challenges. From design and pre-construction through construction, closeout, and ongoing operations, we provide tailored support at every stage. By identifying potential issues before they arise, we mitigate risks, extend asset life, and reduce costly unplanned repairs.

Whether an asset is newly constructed, leased, or purchased, our innovative solutions empower clients to operate more efficiently and sustainably. Joining Rimkus means being part of a team that's shaping the future of the built environment—one smart, resilient solution at a time.

The Business Development Director works within an assigned sales territory to promote the company's expert services and secure new business for Rimkus. Develops a solid client base through direct or indirect contact and prospecting. Services and maintains accounts with existing clients and increases the firm's presence in the local, provincial, and national markets. Works to resolve client concerns and complaints. Collaborates with territory business unit leader to achieve territory revenue goals. Works under general supervision exercising initiative and independent judgement in the performance of assigned tasks. This role includes the opportunity to mentor and develop a small team of Business Development Managers, supporting their professional growth and effectiveness in the market.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home