Senior Market Growth & Business Development Lead

Blue & Co.; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue & Co., LLC is seeking a Senior Market Development Manager to lead new business development across Cincinnati, Columbus, and Lexington. The role emphasizes producer-driven growth, external relationship building, and market expansion in manufacturing, construction/real estate, and not-for-profit sectors.

Collaborating with Directors, Managers, and marketing teams, you will map market plans, chase opportunities, and coach teams on live pursuits and pipeline management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, engineering, accounting, finance, or related.
• 10+ years of business development, sales, or client management experience in relevant sectors.
• Proven producer with a track record of winning new business and growing client relationships.
• Established director level network (bankers, attorneys, bonding agents, PE) in target markets.
• Strong command of manufacturing and/or construction/RE financing, bonding, supply chain, and operations.
• Familiarity with Cincinnati, Columbus, and Lexington business communities and referral ecosystems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Regional travel 30–40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and market development across Cincinnati, Columbus, and Lexington markets.
• Co-develop targeted go-to-market campaigns with marketing and niches leaders; represent Blue at events.
• Drive new business pipeline and cross-sell opportunities for related services.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Client management

Networking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, engineering, accounting, finance, or related

Tools

HubSpot

CRM

Job description

Blue & Co., LLC is seeking a Senior Market Development Manager to lead new business development across Cincinnati, Columbus, and Lexington. The role emphasizes producer-driven growth, external relationship building, and market expansion in manufacturing, construction/real estate, and not-for-profit sectors.

Collaborating with Directors, Managers, and marketing teams, you will map market plans, chase opportunities, and coach teams on live pursuits and pipeline management.