Business Development Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in engineering consulting is seeking a Business Development Manager in Wilmington, NC. This role involves implementing business strategies, conducting market research, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of business development experience and a preference for a degree in Business Administration or Marketing. The position offers a competitive salary from $100,000.00 to $150,000.00, with a focus on growth and success within the company.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of business development experience.
• Preferred BS in Business Administration or Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Implement business development strategies to increase growth.
• Conduct market research to assist with communication activities.
• Maintain a client database and generate leads.

Skills

Business development strategies

Market research

Client interaction

Networking

Education

BS in Business Administration, Marketing, or similar

Job description

Business Development Manager – Pharma/Chemical

Wilmington, NC $100,000.00-$150,000.00 1 day ago

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Director of Business Development, Principals, engineering staff, and current and future clients to implement business development strategies to increase growth and success
• Coach Engineering staff on successful client interaction and business development strategies
• Conduct market research to keep up with changing demographic and other relevant issues to assist with evaluating business development and communication activities and to monitor emerging issues
• Participate in networking groups, attend various associations, and maintain a client database to generate leads and relationships with clients
• Actively hold a professional association board or committee seat
• Maintain a client database, generate leads, and follow-up with clients
• Additional responsibilities may include managing and mentoring business development team members
• Supply content and coordinate with Social Media Team to support social media, marketing campaigns, website, and industry conferences
• Ensure that messages are supportive of and consistent with company strategy, deliver content via LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, email, or direct mail through the corporate marketing group

Qualifications

• BS in Business Administration, Marketing, or similar (preferred)
• 5-10 years of business development experience

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.