Director of Business Development

EDIS Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A prominent construction firm is looking for a Director of Business Development in Detroit, MI. The role entails forming business strategies to increase market share, pursuing new opportunities, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in the commercial construction industry. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, and a solid network in the local market. The position also offers benefits like medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business development or sales experience in commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of the commercial construction process and industry practices.
• Established network within the Detroit area construction and real estate community.
• Proven track record of identifying, cultivating, and securing new business opportunities.
• Strong understanding of the commercial construction process and industry practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel locally for client meetings and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to grow market share.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities, clients, and market segments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Lead proposal development, including RFP responses, presentations, and client communications.
• Collaborate with estimating, operations, and executive teams to position the company for successful project pursuits.
• Monitor regional market trends, competitive activity, and economic conditions to guide strategic decisions.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions.
• Support marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and provide accurate forecasting to leadership.

Skills

Business development strategies

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to grow market share in commercial construction.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities, clients, and market segments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, owners, architects, engineers, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead proposal development, including RFP responses, presentations, and client communications.
• Collaborate with estimating, operations, and executive teams to position the company for successful project pursuits.
• Monitor regional market trends, competitive activity, and economic conditions to guide strategic decisions.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions.
• Support marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and provide accurate forecasting to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of business development or sales experience in commercial construction or a related industry.
• Established network within the Detroit area construction and real estate community (preferred).Proven track record of identifying, cultivating, and securing new business opportunities.
• Strong understanding of the commercial construction process and industry practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel locally for client meetings and industry events.

Senior level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Project Management

Industries

Construction, Civil Engineering, and Construction Hardware Manufacturing

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Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave

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