Columbus B2B Growth & Partnerships Lead

Independence Construction, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Competitive Pay

Medical

Vision

FSA & HSA

Life Insurance + Optional Family Life

Job summary

Independence Construction is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in Columbus, focusing on new client relationships and partnerships across commercial markets. You will work with leadership and project teams to position the company for continued success in Central Ohio.

The role requires 5–8 years in BD/marketing within the AEC sector, a strong network in Columbus, and the ability to lead RFQ/RFP responses and client presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 5–8 years of business development, client development, or marketing experience within the AEC industry.
• Established professional network in the Columbus commercial construction market.
• Strong understanding of the commercial construction industry and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to grow Independence Construction's presence in Central Ohio.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities across commercial markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, brokers, and other partners.
• Grow existing client relationships to encourage repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Develop and maintain a target client list to identify key accounts and opportunities.
• Monitor market activity to identify trends and opportunities for early project positioning.
• Lead RFQ/RFP, proposal, and interview processes with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain a pipeline of prospective clients and projects toward goals.
• Collaborate with leadership and affiliated divisions to align growth strategies.

Skills

Relationship-building

RFQ/RFP

Networking

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Independence Construction is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in Columbus, focusing on new client relationships and partnerships across commercial markets. You will work with leadership and project teams to position the company for continued success in Central Ohio.

The role requires 5–8 years in BD/marketing within the AEC sector, a strong network in Columbus, and the ability to lead RFQ/RFP responses and client presentations.