Construction Growth & Partnerships Lead

Buffalo Construction Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 4% company

Open PTO policy

Phone and technology allowance

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and education

Company vehicle

Job summary

Buffalo Construction in Louisville, KY is seeking a seasoned Business Development professional who thrives on building meaningful client relationships and expanding our market presence. You will identify opportunities, pursue strategic partnerships, and collaborate with Marketing, the Strategic Business Unit, and Preconstruction to drive growth.

The role involves developing opportunities in light industrial and large commercial projects, traveling nationwide about 25-50%, and maintaining a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, client relationship management, or strategic account development.
• Commercial construction knowledge strongly preferred, including familiarity with project development and the construction pursuit process.
• Demonstrated success building new relationships and identifying business opportunities.
• Excellent communication, networking, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to documentation, follow-up, and CRM management.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to accept guidance, communicate transparently, and work effectively across departments.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and accountable, with the ability to balance independent relationship-building with team priorities.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide approximately 25-50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build relationships with prospective clients, developers, property owners, brands, architects, and partners.
• Develop new business opportunities within targeted markets, particularly light industrial and larger commercial projects.
• Represent Buffalo at industry events, conferences, networking opportunities, and client meetings nationwide.
• Strengthen existing client relationships while prioritizing new clients and project opportunities.
• Work closely with Marketing, the Strategic Business Unit, and Preconstruction to understand priorities and guidance.
• Participate in strategic planning discussions to align outreach with growth objectives.
• Research prospective clients and projects to help evaluate opportunities.
• Support pursuit efforts through client meetings, proposals, presentations, and follow-up.
• Maintain proactive communication to ensure teams stay aligned throughout the pursuit process.
• Own and maintain an accurate, organized CRM and document interactions, opportunities, commitments, and next steps.
• Ensure timely follow-up with prospective clients and strategic partners.
• Partner with Marketing to monitor pipeline activity and identify opportunities needing attention.
• Provide regular updates on relationship development, qualified opportunities, and pursuit activities.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship

CRM management

Networking

Presentation skills

Communication

Travel willingness

Job description

Buffalo Construction in Louisville, KY is seeking a seasoned Business Development professional who thrives on building meaningful client relationships and expanding our market presence. You will identify opportunities, pursue strategic partnerships, and collaborate with Marketing, the Strategic Business Unit, and Preconstruction to drive growth.

The role involves developing opportunities in light industrial and large commercial projects, traveling nationwide about 25-50%, and maintaining a