Business Development Manager

ARCO Companies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

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Sabbatical after 5 years

Volunteer leave

Health insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

ARCO Companies in Austin, TX, is seeking a results‑driven Business Development & Sales professional to identify and cultivate new client relationships and market share in Austin and beyond. You will engage decision makers across the construction/engineering sectors and drive the sales process from outreach to close.

The role emphasizes strategic prospecting, market analysis, and collaboration with marketing and senior leadership to execute the sales plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required; Engineering/Design/Construction Management or related preferred.
• Experience working with Economic Development departments/individuals.
• 5-7 years of technical sales experience in construction or engineering.
• Proven ability to establish profitable relationships with decision makers and influencers.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate new business opportunities.
• Create and expand ARCOMurray footprint and establish positive top of mind awareness.
• Research and analyze key economic factors influencing market activity in Austin and beyond.
• Attend trade shows and association meetings to stay informed on market conditions and clients.
• Provide updates on new business development activities to ARCO management.
• Help develop and manage the sales plan and coordinate the sales/proposal process.
• Mentor future business developers within ARCO/Murray.

Skills

Bachelors Degree

Engineering background

5-7 years technical sales

Experience with Economic Development

Relationship building with decision‑mA

Education

Bachelors Degree

Engineering/Construction related

Job description

Are you passionate about building a solid, long-lasting network with influential business partners and decision makers? Do you want to be part of a team that is obsessed with providing the best possible construction experience to that network of people? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you based in the Austin, TX area. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a highly motivated Business Development & Sales professional to join our growing team based in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate must have experience identifying and building new client relationships and marketshare opportunities across the Austin market and beyond. Candidates should have a proven sales track record in the process engineering and/or construction industries, as well as a detailed understanding of all aspects of the planning, design, and construction phases.

A Day in the Life:

• 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!

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering, Design, Construction Management or related is preferred. MBAs or sales and 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

What We Can Offer You:

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

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