Business Development Manager

Remedial Construction Services, L.P; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Job summary

RECON, a Keller Company, is seeking a hands-on Business Development Manager to expand our environmental remediation and related construction services across North America. You will cultivate client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and collaborate with project teams to deliver value and win new business.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in sales/BD within environmental remediation or civil construction, with strong negotiation, communication, and industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of related sales/business development experience in environmental remediation or civil construction.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong presentation skills.
• Proven ability to negotiate and close deals with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of earthwork and large-scale construction markets is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to meet clients and attend events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies to expand environmental remediation services to new clients.
• Manage key accounts; understand client portfolio, spend, and strategic needs.
• Identify marketing opportunities and build partnerships to broaden market penetration.
• Generate leads, qualify opportunities, and maintain an active sales pipeline.
• Prepare and present proposals; negotiate terms and secure new business.
• Collaborate with project teams and leadership to align client needs with capabilities.
• Monitor market trends and industry events to inform growth strategies.
• Maintain industry networks and participate in professional associations.
• Protect confidential information and uphold company integrity.
• Drive brand growth and contribute to overall strategic goals.

Skills

Sales & BD

Negotiation

Client relations

Communication

MS Office

Salesforce CRM

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce CRM

MS Office

Job description

Overview

RECON has successfully completed over 6,000 environmental remediation, geotechnical and mine reclamation projects across North America since 1989. Our team of dedicated employees, financial strength, and large fleet of equipment empower RECON to deliver world class solutions for the complex environmental problems.

The Business Development Manager will build and cultivate market position by identifying, developing, and maintaining business relationships in alignment with company strategic goals. As the key “rain maker”, the Business Development Manager will work closely with project teams and business unit leaders to strengthen relationships with current clients and create growth opportunities that promote the brand and business. This role supports our Western Business Unit. The ideal candidate will be located in the Western or Mountain timezones and must be willing to travel to meet with potential clients as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies and initiatives to expand RECON’s environmental remediation, geotechnical, decommissioning and demolition construction services to new clients in alignment with the strategic goals of the organization
• Manage key accounts and develop a complete understanding of the client portfolio, projected spend, business philosophy, value added requirements and strategic alliances that influence their buying habits
• Identify and develop marketing strategies to capture new business and expand RECON’s market penetration by identifying trendsetter ideas through researching industry and related events, publications, and building key partnerships within the industry
• Locate potential business deals by contacting potential partners, discovering and exploring opportunities in similar and adjacent businesses
• Build, grow and maintain an active pipeline of large and strategic new prospects that will ensure the continuous growth of clients
• Develop and customize marketing collateral to promote RECON, confirm in-person meetings with decision makers, facilitate presentations with prospective clients and secure business
• Screen potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments
• Develop negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 or more years of related sales/business development experience within the environmental remediation, decommissioning and industrial demolition or civil construction industries
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but an equivalent combination of education and related experience accepted
• Strong technical expertise with extensive understanding of the type of earth work RECON performs required, a similar knowledge of large‑scale sector is a plus
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills
• Strong negotiation and closing skills with ability to influence others at all levels
• High level of proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience using Salesforce CRM is a plus
• Ability to perform work with integrity and protect the confidentiality of proprietary technologies and information
• Excellent organizational skills related to sales planning, setting priorities, meeting deadlines
• Some knowledge of the clients in the assigned area or region is required
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and the ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to meet with clients, project teams, leadership, attend conferences and industry events, etc.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law

Benefits:

• 401(k) + matching
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay

RECONis a Keller Company and offers a variety of employee benefits including competitive compensation; medical, dental and vision insurance; company paid vacation, sick leave, company paid holidays; 401K retirement plan with 6% company match, a casual dress code and work environment, and much more.

Recon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.