Business Development Manager

RDM Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All expenses paid company vehicle

Frequent client visits

Attendance at industry events

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the infrastructure and water/wastewater sectors. The role involves identifying new project opportunities and building strong client relationships. Candidates should have a degree in business or marketing, along with over 10 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential. This position offers high visibility in the industry with opportunities for travel and attending major events.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of sales, marketing, or business development experience preferred.
• Experience in infrastructure, construction, or water/wastewater markets strongly preferred.
• Comfortable with direct client engagement and in-person relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new project opportunities in targeted regions and markets.
• Build relationships with public and private sector clients.
• Provide ongoing support and consultation throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Client relationship building

Strategic partnership development

Sales and marketing

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

CRM systems

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Development Manager – Infrastructure / Water & Wastewater

All expenses paid company vehicle offered!

This role focuses on developing new market opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and helping expand the organization’s presence in the infrastructure and water/wastewater sector.

🏗️ The Role

This position plays a key role in identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and supporting long-term growth initiatives.

You’ll work closely with leadership, operations teams, and marketing to develop strategies that strengthen market presence and drive new project opportunities.

📈 What You’ll Be Doing

Business Development & Market Growth

• Identify and pursue new project opportunities in targeted regions and markets
• Build relationships with public and private sector clients
• Demonstrate how the organization’s services add value to infrastructure projects
• Provide early-stage project consultation and support to clients

Client Relationship Management

• Develop long-term partnerships with clients and project development teams
• Provide ongoing support and consultation throughout project lifecycles
• Maintain strong client engagement before, during, and after project delivery
• Develop a forward-looking pipeline of upcoming infrastructure projects
• Track client needs, decision makers, and project timelines within CRM systems
• Monitor industry trends and market activity to identify new opportunities

🎯 What They’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field OR equivalent experience
• 10+ years of sales, marketing, or business development experience preferred
• Experience in infrastructure, construction, or water/wastewater markets strongly preferred
• Comfortable with direct client engagement and in-person relationship building
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office

💡 What Makes This Role Interesting

• Opportunity to help shape growth in a specialized infrastructure sector
• High level of client interaction and industry visibility
• Collaboration with leadership and technical teams
• Exposure to major infrastructure and water/wastewater projects
• Frequent travel and client visits
• Attendance at industry events and conferences

If you enjoy building strong client relationships and helping infrastructure projects come together from the earliest stages, this could be a great fit.

Even if you’re not actively looking, feel free to reach out to learn more.