Construction Growth & Partnerships Leader

ARCO/Murray National Construction; Chicago, Downers Grove (IL, IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years

Volunteer leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction in Chicago, IL seeks a Director of Business Development to grow client relationships and expand market opportunities across the United States. You will leverage a proven sales track record in construction and collaborate with marketing, estimators, project managers and senior leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in technical sales, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering, Design, Construction Management or related is preferred).
• 10+ years' of technical sales experience in construction or related industries preferred.
• Experience working with Economic Development departments/ individuals.
• Proven ability to establish profitable relationships with decision makers and influencers at companies and organizations.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate new business opportunities.
• Create and expand ARCO’s footprint and build top of mind awareness.
• Research and analyze key economic factors influencing market activity in niche markets or geographic areas.
• Attend trade shows and associations’ meetings to stay abreast of market conditions and establish relationships with clients.
• Provide ongoing progress updates on new business development activities to ARCO management.
• Help develop and manage the execution of the sales plan.
• Coordinate and manage the sales/proposal process with ARCO’s marketing, estimator, project manager, and senior management team.
• Travel as needed.
• Establish profitable relationships with decision makers at companies and organizations.

Skills

Technical sales

Business development

Travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

ARCO/Murray National Construction in Chicago, IL seeks a Director of Business Development to grow client relationships and expand market opportunities across the United States. You will leverage a proven sales track record in construction and collaborate with marketing, estimators, project managers and senior leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in technical sales, with travel as needed.