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Ballard Marine Construction

Business Development Lead (1331-356)

Ballard Marine Construction, Washougal, Washington, United States, 98671


Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America.Why join Ballard?

It’s simple. You get to work on amazing technical projects with like-minded team members. The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that, we are incredibly protective and particular about who we invite onto the team. We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders. You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals. You will get out of it what you put into it. Ballard is an amazing place to work, and if what we’ve said resonates with you, you just might be right for us!This position could work out of our office located in Loomis, CA.Job Summary:Under the direction of the Executive Vice President of Business Development, the Business Development Lead will develop close working relationships with the Business Development, Operations, Marketing, and Pursuit teams. The focus of the role will be to initiate contact with prospective clients, attend various tradeshows and industry events, conduct market analysis, and develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients.Ideal Candidate:Core Attributes:Grit and Resiliency - We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up. We take on challenges that nobody else can or will.Comradery and Inspirational - We are a hard-working team of like-minded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or at play.Driven and Competitive - We love competition. We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option.Trustworthy and Respectful - We are passionate about honesty, authenticity, and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics.Ownership and Accountability - When something goes wrong, we first “look in the mirror” before we “look out the window.”Education:Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or equivalent education/experienceExperience:Five years’ professional experience in the business development department of a construction or design firm within infrastructure.Experience with a CRM Database, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.Skills:Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate very well with all levels within the organization.Proven track record in Ballard’s markets of the Power, Water/Wastewater, Industrial, Environmental, and Transportation Industries.Well organized and strong attention to detail.Highly motivated and high-energy in nature, with the ability to function well in a fast-paced team environment.Must possess a professional demeanor that builds trusting relationships.Responsibilities:Coordinate pre-show planning, attend, and complete post-show activities for National and regional trade shows.Work with the BD team to support the strategic identification and implementation of new markets.Perform market research to identify new opportunities to target. Capture those targets in the CRM.Establish and maintain strategic customer relationships.Provide support for the preparation of customer presentations and deliver presentations to prospective clients.Physical Demands Working Environment:May have prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.May visit project sites and be able to work in varied weather conditions.Benefits:Ballard offers a comprehensive benefits package and provides a culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.Salary Range:$110K – 150K per yearEEO Statement:Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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