Senior Environmental Business Development Leader

Groundwater and Environmental Svcs.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) seeks an Environmental Professional to help develop business and grow environmental projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. The role supports multiple sectors, with hybrid or remote options within the local area.

The selected candidate will identify and grow client relationships across industrial facilities, power & utilities, oil & gas, brownfields, pharma, law firms, and commercial clients. Travel locally and nationally is required.

Qualifications

• Must work in a collaborative environment with other business development, sector, program, and operational leaders.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support business needs including industry trade shows, events, and technical meetings locally and nationally.
• Professional certification or license is a major plus (PE, PG, CPG, PhD, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Sells and secures contracts for GES services to clients.
• Executes contracted work with assistance and management of GES staff and team members.
• Applies industry knowledge to lead initiatives that support environmental service line growth, sales, program management, and project execution.
• Supports selling and execution of ecological services, site investigation, remediation, air quality services, water resources management, civil engineering, or other areas of environmental consulting.
• Manages the development, negotiation, and administration of environmental related contracts.
• Leads bid and proposal preparation for environmental opportunities, working closely with GES' leadership to ensure high-quality submittals.
• Conducts sales presentations and informational seminars for potential clients, including participation in industry groups.
• Generates leads and develops new business opportunities through networking of existing and prospect clientele and industry relationships.
• Requires local and overnight travel to attend client meetings, conferences, and events.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Technical writing

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related field

Job description

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) seeks an Environmental Professional to help develop business and grow environmental projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. The role supports multiple sectors, with hybrid or remote options within the local area.

The selected candidate will identify and grow client relationships across industrial facilities, power & utilities, oil & gas, brownfields, pharma, law firms, and commercial clients. Travel locally and nationally is required.