Director of Business Development

Matrix Design Group, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Design Group, Inc. in Denver, CO is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead the proposal team and translate strategic goals into actionable marketing initiatives.

The role requires a hands-on leader with at least 10 years of progressive business development experience, including team leadership, in AEC or related fields, and a willingness to collaborate with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 10 years progressive business development experience including team leadership
• AEC or related industry experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, schedule, and manage the firm’s sales efforts
• Determine sales objectives to meet firmwide goals
• Manage CRM system to capture client data and track business development activity
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and estimate fees with technical staff
• Develop business development model and seller-doer strategy
• Direct training of marketing and business development staff
• Maintain visibility in professional and community organizations
• Develop long-term client relationships and win strategies
• Assess pursuits against firm goals
• Represent the firm to clients and partners
• Create and execute winning strategies for key chases
• Research market trends and growth opportunities
• Travel as needed

Skills

Leadership

Client networking

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Proposal development

Stakeholder management

Team coaching

Project management

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Communications

Job description

Matrix has been named a Zweig Group 2026 Best Firm to Work For!

Director of Business Development, is a hands-on senior leadership role that combines strategic vision with day-to-day operational execution. This position oversees the proposal team and manages campaigns across all 13 business units, and works closely with Chief Strategy Officer, Director of Marketing and Communications, and senior leadership to translate corporate goals into actionable marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years of progressive business development experience, including team leadership, and experience in professional services marketing, with AEC or related industry experience strongly preferred. They are both strategic and execution-focused, capable of balancing multiple priorities, mentoring staff, managing cross-functional stakeholders and vendors, and maintaining high-quality standards. This is a new position and is a hybrid role based in Denver, CO.

Key Strategic Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, schedule, and manage the firm’s sales efforts
• Determine sales objectives to meet firmwide goals
• Manage CRM system to capture client data and track business development activity
• Work with technical staff to develop proposals and scopes of work and estimate fees
• Develop business development model and strategy seller-doer program
• Direct or develop training of employee’s firm-wide, including marketing and business development staff, as well as seller-doers
• Maintain a visibility in professional and community organizations
• Develop long-term client relationships with the goal of making optimal go/no-go decisions, develop effective win strategies, and ensure the highest level of satisfaction and service
• Assess each potential pursuit regarding its ability to meet the firm’s strategic positioning and goals
• Represent the firm at the highest level to clients, peer organizations, and business associates
• Work with appropriate team members to create and execute a winning strategy for all key chases; ensure teams have identified the appropriate benefits and differentiators
• Continuously research and analyze market trends, emerging geographies, target sectors, and prospective clients to identify and prioritize strategic growth opportunities
• Travel, as needed

Competencies

• Experience winning high-value A/E/C contracts
• Demonstrated ability to build network of clients and partners
• Exhibits strong leadership, management, and mentoring capabilities, including the ability to coach and develop others
• Possesses foundational business management acumen, including planning, coordination, and decision-making skills
• Maintains a high standard of professional competence and technical proficiency
• Applies strong organizational skills to manage priorities and meet deadlines effectively
• Works independently with minimal supervision while also contributing collaboratively in team environments
• Shows persistence and resilience in overcoming challenges and achieving objectives
• Consistently follows through on commitments and delivers reliable results
• Valid driver’s license, in conjunction with successfully passing the Company’s MVR screening

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Managing a proposal team while overseeing schedules, assignments, and deadlines to ensure timely high-quality delivery

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 10 years progressive business development experience including team leadership

About Matrix

Matrix Design Group, Inc. (Matrix) is a distinguished, award-winning engineering, planning, and consulting firm that is proudly 100% employee owned. Our commitment to being an employee-owned company drives us to nurture a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence, while delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients. We foster a collaborative, collegial, and cooperative work environment and offer a comprehensive benefits package. This includes a competitive salary, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, holiday, vacation, and sick leave, as well as training and education opportunities. Our benefits also include a company-matched 401(k) plan. At Matrix, employees are encouraged to engage in wellness programs, participate in social committees, and contribute to community outreach efforts.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

The expected salary range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. (specific to CO) The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Any applicant with a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes they require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact us at 602-288-8344 or [e-mail].