Business Development Manager

Gold Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Performance bonus

Job summary

Gold Group in New York is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to build and nurture client relationships in the NYC commercial construction space and to develop a strategic program to generate new opportunities.

You will work with estimating and preconstruction teams, manage a robust pipeline, and engage brokers, architects, and owners to position the firm as a preferred general contractor.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of business development experience in commercial construction.
• Established relationships within NYC commercial real estate and/or construction.
• Proven ability to generate new business through relationships and networking.
• Strong understanding of the NYC commercial construction process.

Responsibilities

• Identify relocations, expansions, renovations, new offices, retail locations, healthcare facilities and other construction projects.
• Develop relationships with brokers, architects, interior designers, owners' representatives, landlords, developers and corporate real estate professionals.
• Develop and maintain a qualified pipeline of prospective projects and track upcoming lease transactions.
• Convert relationships and opportunities into leads, proposals and signed contracts.
• Coordinate with estimating and preconstruction teams to pursue opportunities strategically.
• Establish the business as a preferred general contractor among NYC real estate professionals.

Job description

Business Development Manager, Bronx, NY

$125,000-$150,000 plus bonus and benefits, 401(k), Dental, Vision & Health insurance, Paid time off

New York general contractor (commercial construction) is actively looking to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager who has experience of working within the construction market.

The firm is keen to hire someone who will play an integral role in building and nurturing client relationships with those in the NYC construction space.

You will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic business-development program focused on generating new commercial construction opportunities.

The successful candidate will have an established network within the NYC commercial real estate and construction community and understand how commercial projects originate-from a company's decision to relocate or expand, through leasing, design, budgeting, and ultimately construction. The ideal candidate will have relations with commercial real estate brokers, architects, interior designers, owners' reps, property owners, developers, corporate real estate executives, and other professionals who influence construction decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify companies and organizations that are planning relocations, expansions, renovations, new offices, retail locations, healthcare facilities, and other construction projects.
• Proactively identify new construction opportunities before projects are formally put out to bid.
• Develop relationships with commercial real estate brokers, architects, interior designers, owners' representatives, landlords, developers, property managers, and corporate real estate professionals.
• Develop and maintain a qualified pipeline of prospective projects.
• Track upcoming lease transactions, corporate relocations, expansions, acquisitions, and other events that may create construction opportunities.
• Convert relationships and opportunities into qualified leads, proposals, and ultimately signed construction contracts.
• Work closely with their estimating and preconstruction teams to pursue opportunities strategically.
• Establish the business as a preferred general contractor among NYC commercial real estate professionals.
• Develop long-term relationships with key decision-makers and referral sources.
• Regularly meet with brokers, architects, designers, owners, and prospective clients.
• Represent the business at industry events, conferences, networking events, client meetings, and other professional functions.
• Develop a strong referral network that consistently produces qualified opportunities.
• Maintain regular communication with existing clients and identify opportunities for additional work.
• Develop targeted prospect lists by industry, company, location, project type, and anticipated construction activity.
• Research new leases, relocations, expansions, development projects, and other market activities.
• Identify decision-makers within target organizations, including CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Heads of Real Estate, Facilities Directors, and Corporate Real Estate executives.
• Utilize CRM and other business-intelligence tools to track prospects, relationships, opportunities, and sales activities.
• Develop targeted outreach campaigns through personal introductions, email, LinkedIn, telephone, events, and in-person meetings.
• Introduce prospective clients to the business complimentary budgeting, estimating, value-engineering, and preconstruction capabilities.
• Help prospective clients understand construction costs, schedules, and potential project challenges at an early stage.
• Coordinate with the estimating and project-management teams to develop compelling proposals.
• Participate in client presentations and project interviews.
• Ensure that client expectations and project opportunities are effectively communicated.

About you:

• c10 years of business development experience gained within the commercial construction sector.
• Established relationships within the New York City commercial real estate and/or construction community.
• Demonstrated ability to generate new business through relationships and networking.
• Strong understanding of the NYC commercial construction process.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently identify and pursue business opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a substantial prospect and opportunity pipeline.
• Professional presence and ability to interact comfortably with senior executives and high-level professionals.

On offer:

Base Salary $125,000-$150,000 plus performance related bonus, and benefits 401(k), Dental, vision, and health insurance, Paid time off.