Business Development Manager

Kaye/Bassman Architecture | Engineering | Construction | Real Estate; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Nashville seeks a Business Development Manager to drive market growth. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in business development within the construction or real estate sectors and a track record of generating leads in the Nashville market. This role offers a chance to shape strategy and build strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business development experience in the construction or real estate industry.
• Proven ability to generate leads and secure new work in the Nashville market.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across targeted sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry influencers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align pursuit strategies with company goals.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Market knowledge

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

We’re seeking a driven and relationship-focused Business Development Manager to help grow the presence of a commercial general contractor in the Nashville market. This individual will lead strategic outreach, foster partnerships, and support long-term growth across our construction and development portfolio. Ideal candidates bring deep local market knowledge, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for building strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across targeted sectors
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry influencers
• Collaborate with internal teams to align pursuit strategies with company goals
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities
• Lead proposal efforts, presentations, and other client-facing business development activities
• Track and report on market trends, competitor activity, and client feedback

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of business development experience in the construction or real estate industry
• Proven ability to generate leads and secure new work in the Nashville market
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Self-starter with a collaborative spirit and entrepreneurial mindset
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred

This role offers the opportunity to shape market growth strategy in one of the region’s most dynamic and fast-growing cities.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development
• Industry: Construction