Business Development Manager

Venteon; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Paid time off

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k

Job summary

Venteon is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for a construction company in the Metro Detroit area. The role focuses on bidding, estimating, and selling construction projects, building relationships with developers and public/private stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in BD, sales, or client relations within construction, with strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or client relations in construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction markets, procurement processes, and industry players.
• Exceptional negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in commercial, site-work, and infrastructure construction sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, architects, engineers, consultants, and public/private sector stakeholders.
• Research market trends, competitor activities, and client needs to tailor proposals and pitches.
• Prepare and present business proposals, RFPs, and tenders in collaboration with estimating and project management teams.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to build brand awareness.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of potential projects and clients using CRM tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless handover from business development to project execution.
• Monitor key performance metrics and report on business development activity and outcomes.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Minimum 3 years of Business Development Experience

Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to fill an opening with a Construction Company located in the Metro Detroit area. Must have experience in bidding, estimating and selling construction projects.

Requirements of the Business Development Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or client relations, preferably within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction markets, industry players, and procurement processes.
• Exceptional negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experienced with Design & Build, Public-Private partnership, or government bidding processes

Benefits of the Business Development Manager

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Paid time off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k

Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in commercial, site-work, and infrastructure construction sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, architects, engineers, consultants, and public/private sector stakeholders.
• Research market trends, competitor activities, and potential client needs to develop tailored proposals and pitches.
• Prepare and present business proposals, RFPs, and tenders in collaboration with estimating and project management teams.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to build brand awareness.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of potential projects and clients using CRM tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless handover from business development to project execution.
• Monitor key performance metrics and report on business development activity and outcomes.