Business Development Manager

Pioneer Contract Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Contract Services, a family-owned leader in turnkey commercial interior solutions, seeks a Commercial Business Development Manager in Houston to expand the client base and strengthen partnerships with industry decision-makers.

You will identify opportunities, build relationships with general contractors and corporate real estate professionals, and collaborate with internal teams to drive revenue growth and deliver exceptional client experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in architectural sales, commercial interiors, construction, or design.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Sense of urgency with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to attend networking events outside standard hours to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and generate sales for interior construction solutions, flooring, wall systems, and related services.
• Build relationships with general contractors, developers, project managers, corporate real estate professionals, and end users.
• Develop and maintain a strong professional network within the commercial construction, real estate, and corporate interiors communities.
• Collaborate with project coordinators, managers, and field personnel to align expectations and support execution.
• Leverage marketing resources and industry relationships to increase awareness of the company’s services and generate new business.
• Read and interpret architectural drawings, construction plans, blueprints, elevations, specifications to identify opportunities and communicate with construction professionals.
• Represent Pioneer Contract Services with integrity, professionalism, and exceptional service.

Skills

Presentation

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, construction, or related field

Job description

Build Relationships. Drive Growth. Make an Impact.

Pioneer Contract Services is seeking a results-driven Commercial Business DevelopmentManager who excels at building trusted relationships and creating new opportunities. In this role, you will expand our commercial client base, strengthen partnerships with key industry decision-makers, and deliver solutions that support our clients’ long-term success.

Who We Are

Pioneer Contract Services is a family-owned industry leader with more than 50 years of experience providing turnkey commercial interior solutions, including flooring, furniture, and tenant finish-out services. We proudly serve a diverse client portfolio that includes more than half of the Fortune 500 companies operating in Texas.

Key Responsibilities

You will lead efforts to identify and secure new commercial business while cultivating strong relationships with clients, general contractors, and industry partners. Working closely with internal teams, you will help drive revenue growth, support successful project delivery, and provide an exceptional client experience.

• Business Development: Identify new business opportunities and generate sales for interior construction solutions, flooring, wall systems, and related services.
• Prospecting: Build relationships with general contractors, developers, construction project managers, corporate real estate professionals, and commercial end users.
• Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain a strong professional network within the commercial construction, real estate, and corporate interiors communities.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with project coordinators, project managers, and field personnel to align expectations, support efficient execution, and achieve client objectives.
• Marketing and Brand Development: Leverage marketing resources, networking opportunities, and industry relationships to increase awareness of the company’s services and generate new business.
• Construction Knowledge: Read and interpret architectural drawings, construction plans, blueprints, elevations, specifications, and project details to identify opportunities, understand requirements, and communicate effectively with construction professionals.
• Professional Representation: Represent Pioneer Contract Services with integrity, professionalism, and a consistent commitment to exceptional service.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, construction, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience: Two to five years of experience in architectural sales, commercial interiors, construction, or design.
• Core Skills: Strong presentation, negotiation, relationship-building, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Sense of Urgency: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and remain composed when sound judgment and quick problem-solving are required.
• Availability: Willingness to attend networking events outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed to build relationships and support success in the role.