Education Market Leader: Growth & Strategy

GRAEF; Green Bay (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training, Mentorship, and Leadership  

Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Free parking

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Plans

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Casual Dress

Job summary

GRAEF seeks a dynamic Business Development Leader to advance its Education market nationwide. You will shape strategy, cultivate long-term client relationships, and drive proposals and project opportunities from initial contact to completion.

The role requires engineering background and strong leadership, with a track record in selling technical services to education facilities and in managing complex, visible projects. Hybrid work and travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8+ years in technical market/business development selling engineering services to education facilities.
• Success in business development planning including strategic plans, marketing, client development, presentations and proposals.
• Technical project management experience is desired.
• Professional PE registration is required or preferred.
• Proven leadership experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead the business development initiatives for GRAEF’s Education market sector.
• Develop pipeline of business opportunities throughout the U.S.
• Project oversight: set priorities, objectives, and manage finances; contribute to design as a technical resource.
• Client management: fluent presentations, contract negotiations, and collaboration with internal teams.
• Travel at least 15% to work with teams and meet with clients.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Presentation skills

Proposal development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license

Job description

GRAEF seeks a dynamic Business Development Leader to advance its Education market nationwide. You will shape strategy, cultivate long-term client relationships, and drive proposals and project opportunities from initial contact to completion.

The role requires engineering background and strong leadership, with a track record in selling technical services to education facilities and in managing complex, visible projects. Hybrid work and travel are expected.