Senior Business Development Strategist — Employee-Owned Growth

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned

401(k) with immediate vesting

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance and AD&D

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking a Senior Business Development Associate II to expand SSR's client relationships, market presence, and growth opportunities across regions, markets, and business units.

You will serve as a strategic connector among clients and SSR leaders, translating market intelligence and client needs into focused business development strategies. This role requires an experienced professional who can independently lead complex pursuits, build meaningful relationships,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
• 8-12+ years in business development, marketing, sales support, proposals, or related field.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and convert to opportunities.
• Experience leading complex pursuits across multiple stakeholders and units.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional business development strategies aligned with SSR's growth goals.
• Build and deepen client relationships, convert market signals into opportunities.
• Lead meetings and growth initiatives across markets, regions, client accounts, and business units.
• Maintain CRM data and use dashboards for strategy and pursuit tracking.
• Represent SSR at client meetings, conferences, and industry events.
• Provide market intelligence and recommendations to regional leaders and project teams.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Proposal development

Communication

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CRM

MS Office

PowerPoint

Pursuit tracking software

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking a Senior Business Development Associate II to expand SSR's client relationships, market presence, and growth opportunities across regions, markets, and business units.

You will serve as a strategic connector among clients and SSR leaders, translating market intelligence and client needs into focused business development strategies. This role requires an experienced professional who can independently lead complex pursuits, build meaningful relationships,