Business Development Manager

Waggoner Engineering; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WEI Incentive Program

Healthy Workplace Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Competitive Health Benefits

Career Development and Training

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Community Service Opportunities

Worldwide Travel Assistance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Business Development Manager in Baton Rouge, LA. This role involves client management, developing business strategies, and coordinating marketing efforts. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in Louisiana's infrastructure and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Strong communication skills and ability to manage complex projects are essential. The position offers a flexible/hybrid schedule and competitive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Louisiana infrastructure.
• Experience in sales, marketing or related field.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Marketing Team coordinating RFQs and RFPs.
• Develop Louisiana’s capture plan.
• Maintain and keep opportunity database updated.

Skills

Active listening

Sales personality

Strong communication skills

IT fluency

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Waggoner Engineering is seeking a Business Development Manager in Baton Rouge, LA to take over a mix of existing clients and new client acquisition. To excel in this role you should be an active listener, have a compelling sales personality, and a hunger to chase and close new business from cold calls and inbound warm leads.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Marketing Team and Project Delivery Teams coordinating and completing RFQs and RFPs throughout the State.
• Meet with Louisiana Area Managers, Client Managers, and Project Managers frequently to ensure business development priorities are aligned.
• Responsible for developing Louisiana’s capture plan.
• Develop a detailed marketing strategy for Louisiana based on market research and company data.
• Maintain and keep our opportunity database updated.
• Manage the teams responsible for delivering RFQs and RFPs in Louisiana, tracking deadlines, form submittals, and relevant details.
• Coordinate charitable and campaign contribution efforts to ensure alignment with the plan.
• Develop the marketing budget.
• Identify and apply for grant opportunities for clients at the Federal and State levels.
• Target, coordinate, and attend industry leading conferences connecting clients with projects and delivery teams.
• Coordinate client-focused corporate functions that deliver awareness of Waggoner’s capabilities and reinforce existing relationships.
• Support existing client managers and project managers by leveraging existing client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Louisiana infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field.
• Experience in sales, marketing or related field.
• Strong communication skills and IT fluency.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.