Growth & Partnerships Associate | BD, Strategy & Networking

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance with HSA options

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Wellness incentives

PTO and paid holidays

401k with company match

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates in Sparks Corner, MD, is seeking a Business Development Associate to help grow client relationships and opportunities in the A/E/C sector. You will identify viable markets, nurture leads, assist in proposals, and coordinate with project teams to craft interview messages and delivery.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of related business development experience.
• One year+ in the A/E/C consulting industry or related professional services field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of company services and differentiators.
• Identify viable business opportunities and potential relationships.
• Build new relationships; nurture existing connections.
• Facilitate introductions of potential clients to firm members.
• Evaluate, pursue and follow up on leads in the market on a timely basis, as directed.
• Track leads and opportunities, as well as relationship engagement.
• Participate and/or direct proposal responses; work with the project team on interview messages and delivery, as needed.
• Attend industry networking events with selective participation with relevant associations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Deadline oriented

Extended hours

Organizational skills

Proficient in MS Office

Adobe programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates in Sparks Corner, MD, is seeking a Business Development Associate to help grow client relationships and opportunities in the A/E/C sector. You will identify viable markets, nurture leads, assist in proposals, and coordinate with project teams to craft interview messages and delivery.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.