Growth Director, BD & Marketing (Hybrid/Remote)

Next Play Jobs; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Play Jobs is seeking a Director of Business Development & Marketing to lead relationship development, market strategy, and growth efforts across Virginia and North Carolina. This role reports to senior leadership and shapes long-term growth by expanding client relationships and pursuing strategic opportunities.

You will collaborate with leadership and technical teams, manage RFP/RFQ pursuits, and influence the firm’s market positioning in a competitive professional services landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development and/or marketing within a professional services environment.
• AEC/architecture/engineering/construction experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout Virginia and North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, prospects, and strategic partners
• Identify new business opportunities and help expand existing accounts
• Represent the firm at client meetings, conferences, and industry events
• Provide market intelligence and help guide growth strategy
• Lead and coordinate RFP, RFQ, and proposal pursuits
• Partner with leadership and technical teams on business development initiatives
• Support overall marketing strategy and client-facing materials

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Market strategy

Proposal development

Job description

Next Play Jobs is seeking a Director of Business Development & Marketing to lead relationship development, market strategy, and growth efforts across Virginia and North Carolina. This role reports to senior leadership and shapes long-term growth by expanding client relationships and pursuing strategic opportunities.

You will collaborate with leadership and technical teams, manage RFP/RFQ pursuits, and influence the firm’s market positioning in a competitive professional services landscape.