Business Development Executive I

Mortenson; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generousMort

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to partner with market leaders in developing positioning strategies for pursuing project work. The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and a proactive approach across staff levels.

The candidate will manage cross-functional positioning activities, coordinate marketing and proposals, and build strategic partnerships to win opportunities in diverse market sectors. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven customer relationship skills with local/regional business knowledge.
• Proven knowledge and execution of successful marketing strategies.
• Detail orientation for data entry, reporting, financial projections for sales and selections, and market analysis.
• Microsoft Office, project management skills, and CRM web applications.
• Positive, professional attitude and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret Mortenson policies.
• Up to 30% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage positioning activities of the business development team.
• Participate in strategic business planning; develop positioning plan for company and projects to win work.
• Create internal and external communications, marketing/branding/advertising materials and presentations.
• Coordinate prequalification efforts with targeted customers and partners.
• Initiate customer feedback on proposals and presentations.
• Liaise between business development, pre-construction, and marketing.
• Provide market trends analysis and insights.
• Develop and maintain relationships with partners and customers.
• Identify new market opportunities and convert them to contacts for market sector leaders.
• Understand customer project estimates to facilitate discussions.

Skills

Customer relationships

Marketing strategies

Detail orientation

MS Office

CRM platforms

Professionalism

Policy interpretation

Travel 30%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM tools

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Business Development Executive with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are vital, with attention to detail equally important. The Business Development Executive will partner with business unit market leaders in developing and supporting positioning strategies with existing and potential customers to win project work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the positioning activities of the business development team
• Participate in strategic business planning; developing strategic positioning plan for company and project pursuits to win work
• Create and produce internal and external communications, marketing/branding/advertising materials and presentations
• Coordinate prequalification efforts with targeted customers and partners
• Initiate customer feedback on proposals and presentations
• Function as the liaison between business development, pre-construction, and marketing
• Provide insight into market sectors; perform market trends analysis
• Establish and nurture strategic business partnerships and customer relationships
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential partners including, but not limited to: targeted customers, design professionals, partner companies, community leaders, utilities, equipment manufacturers, and engineering firms
• Identify new market sector opportunities and potential future customers and convert them to contacts for market sector leaders
• Become familiar with customer’s project estimates to facilitate discussion with customer
• Complete Request for Proposals with 100% accuracy and compliance with the owner’s specifications
• Play an integral role with the development team
• Take work direction, utilize training, and complete performance reviews
• Use the appropriate level of forethought and planning in decision making to assure project success

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven customer relationship building skills, with developed local/regional business knowledge and relationships
• Proven knowledge and execution of successful marketing strategies
• Detail orientation sufficient for data entry, reporting, financial projections for sales and selections, and market analysis
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent CRM web application skills
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Minimum 10 years prior industry-related business development experience
• Current driver’s license
• Travel of up to 30% of the time may be necessary to fulfill the objectives of the position

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role

is $168,100 - $252,200. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

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Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.
• No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.