Client Development Specialist

Terracon; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a dynamic client development professional to actively pursue new business for its engineering consulting practice in Mississippi. You will build long-term relationships with clients, develop proposals, and present qualifications to secure new projects.

You will leverage professional networks, participate in conferences, and collaborate with marketing teams to promote the firm’s capabilities while ensuring quality and safety standards on all engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field
• Minimum of 3 years related experience, or 7 years if no degree
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Ability to prepare marketing materials and compelling proposals

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Schedule meetings with clients and prospects to introduce or remind them of Terracon’s capabilities.
• Prepare qualification packages, written proposals and other client submittals.
• Utilize professional organizations and networking to generate client leads.
• Collaborate with marketing and other departments to pursue opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety standards on all engagements.

Skills

Client development

Networking

Proposal writing

Marketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Actively search for new business opportunities for engineering consulting department, office or division. Develop and foster long-term client relationships. Utilize contacts in appropriate professional organizations to network with potential clients and develop intelligence regarding the firm’s competition. Use networking contacts to develop leads and provide new projects from past, existing and future clients. Prepare marketing materials including qualification packages, written proposals and other client submittals.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Acts as the client development representative for an office or department.
• Responsible for using his/her personal contacts to develop long-term client relationships.
• Spends time outside the office in direct contact with clients and prospects.
• Schedules meetings with existing and potential clients for purpose of introducing or reminding clients of firm’s capabilities. Utilizes office staff to augment and assist as needed.
• Develops and uses networking contacts to generate client leads and provide new projects from past, existing and future clients. May solicit advice or assistance from other members of the firm to implement this strategy.
• Assists operations managers with the preparation and execution of client development plans and programs.
• Utilizes the contacts in appropriate professional organizations to network with potential clients and to develop intelligence regarding the firm’s competition.
• Reports to supervisor on planned and proposed sales activities within his or her goals. May be accountable for generating specified volume of business within a pre-defined time frame.
• Collaborates with others in corporate roles (NAMs, Sectors, Marketing) to coordinate client and project pursuits.
• Assists with organization and execution of promotional activities and programs which include professional displays at designated conferences or professional trade shows.
• Utilizes the available business intelligence tools to seek the opportunities that present the highest chances for success.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related degree and 3 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years related experience.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.