Business Development Lead, Construction & Design-Build

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, invites an energetic Business Development & Sales professional to join our Austin-based team. You will cultivate relationships with industry partners, pursue new market opportunities, and drive strategic growth across the Austin metro and beyond.

You will identify key economic drivers, attend industry events, and coordinate the full sales cycle with marketing, project management, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering, Design, Construction Management or related is preferred, MBAs or sales/business-related degrees will also be considered).
• Experience working with Economic Development departments/individuals.
• 5-7 years' of technical sales experience in the construction or engineering industry or related to it is preferred.
• Proven ability to establish profitable relationships with decision makers and influencers at companies and organizations.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate new business opportunities.
• Create and expand ARCO’s footprint and establish positive top of mind awareness.
• Research and analyze key economic factors that may influence market activity within specific niche markets or geographic areas in the Austin area and other potential markets.
• Attend trade shows and other associations’ meetings to stay abreast of market conditions, competition, and establish relationships with existing clients and prospects.
• Provide ongoing progress updates on new business development activities and other key indicators to the ARCO management team.
• Help develop and manage the execution of the sales plan.
• Coordinate and manage the sales/proposal process with ARCO/Murray's marketing, project management, and senior leadership team.
• Provide mentorship to future business developers within the ARCO/Murray organization.
• Work as part of a team that collaborates and wins together!

Skills

Relationship building

Sales experience

Market analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Design/Construction Management

Job description

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, invites an energetic Business Development & Sales professional to join our Austin-based team. You will cultivate relationships with industry partners, pursue new market opportunities, and drive strategic growth across the Austin metro and beyond.

You will identify key economic drivers, attend industry events, and coordinate the full sales cycle with marketing, project management, and leadership.