Business Development Representative

Lehman-Daman-Construction-Services,-Inc.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Life/AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Lehman Daman Construction Services, Inc. seeks a Business Development Representative to grow relationships with owners, developers, and industry partners across Central Ohio.

You will identify qualified opportunities through networking, referrals, and market research, while coordinating with internal teams to advance pursuits. The role requires 5+ years in business development or related fields, strong communication, and a proactive, results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, sales, construction, real estate, facilities, architecture, engineering, or related industry.
• Established network of relevant industry contacts that can generate qualified leads.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, identify client needs, and develop new business opportunities.
• Strong communication, active listening, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Local market knowledge in commercial construction or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, developers, facility leaders, architects, engineers, and industry contacts.
• Generate qualified construction, renovation, and service opportunities through networking and client meetings.
• Conduct discovery to understand client needs, budgets, schedules, and decision-makers.
• Maintain accurate opportunity, contact, and activity information in CRM.
• Coordinate with leadership to develop relationship plans and advance opportunities.
• Support client meetings, site visits, and events; help transition opportunities into active pursuits.
• Collaborate with marketing, preconstruction, operations, and service teams.
• Provide regular updates on pipeline activity and market trends.
• Represent Lehman Daman in line with company values.

Skills

Networking

Relationship building

Communication

Organization

Follow-up

CRM proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Business Development Representative

Since 1946, Lehman Daman has been a trusted commercial general contractor and construction manager serving Central Ohio and surrounding states. The spaces we build help organizations grow and shape the communities we call home. Every member of our team contributes to that impact, and we are committed to supporting their success through innovative technology, ongoing training, and meaningful professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain relationships with owners, developers, facility leaders, architects, engineers, and other industry contacts.
• Generate qualified construction, renovation, and service opportunities through networking, prospecting, referrals, market research, and client meetings.
• Conduct initial discovery and qualification conversations to understand client needs, budgets, schedules, decision-makers, and potential fit with Lehman Daman.
• Maintain accurate opportunity, contact, and activity information in CRM.
• Coordinate with the Director of Business Development to develop relationship plans and advance qualified opportunities.
• Support client meetings, presentations, site visits, networking events, and follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Preconstruction, Operations, and Service teams to transition qualified opportunities into active pursuits.
• Provide regular updates on pipeline activity, market trends, relationship progress, and emerging opportunities.
• Represent Lehman Daman in accordance with its values of safety, ownership, people, teamwork, culture, and honesty.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, construction, real estate, facilities, architecture, engineering, or related industry.
• Established network of relevant industry contacts that can generate qualified leads.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, identify client needs, and develop new business opportunities.
• Strong communication, active listening, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Local market knowledge and experience in commercial construction, construction management, facility services, or business-to-business sales is preferred.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, accountable, and able to manage multiple relationships and opportunities.
• Strong business judgment, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with marketing, preconstruction, operations, service, and leadership teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• A college degree in a related field is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay is commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life/AD&D and Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave

Lehman Daman Construction Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer