Business Development Manager (Electrical Construction)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Business Development Manager is responsible for providing the development and implementation of effective customer relationship strategies. This includes identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building client relationships and expanding and/or maximizing MYR Group's customer base. The Business Development Manager will work closely with MYR Group subsidiaries, districts, marketing, leadership and other key MYR Group stakeholders to deliver and effectively execute strategies.

The individual in this position must be capable of up to 50% travel (e.g., 2 weeks or 10 days per month).

Company Overview

With roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group is a publicly traded holding company of 13 specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group and our subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally.

Throughout our history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most notable projects including transmission/distribution/substation, commercial and industrial, storm restoration, and renewable (solar and wind farms) energy. We are consistently recognized as one of the top five specialty electrical construction firms by Engineering News Record.

Essential Functions

• Business Development
  • Drive business growth by developing and implementing strategies to develop opportunities with new customers and expand opportunities with existing customers
  • Lead account planning and individual customer relationship plans to develop a deep knowledge of customer organizations and strengthen relationships
  • Ensure close collaboration with districts to develop strategic plans, identify and act on growth opportunities, advance customer relationships and position our teams to win
  • Ownership of key strategic accounts and effective relationships development strategies
  • Participate and lead meetings with districts and other operational leaders
  • Complete Action Selling course and utilize its concepts in daily business development efforts. Effectively leverage the concepts with colleagues that have completed the course to collectively learn and expand each other's selling capabilities.
  • Develop and maintain influential customer relationships across the entire T&D organization
  • Manage client engagement and entertainment efforts including special events
  • Engage and influence districts to lead proposal strategy and implementation on strategic pursuits
• Strategy
  • Assist in the development and implementation of the Business Development and Marketing team strategy
  • Analyze customer and historical performance data to inform business development and marketing strategies
  • Research and analyze national market activity, emerging opportunities, and geographical trends
• Customer Relationship Management System
  • Support the optimization of MYR Groups Salesforce system within the business
  • Leverage Salesforce daily to help manage customers; this includes account planning, position plans, notes, contact management, opportunity management, dashboards, etc.
  • Utilize Salesforce for account planning and position planning. Support users using these features and lead the planning and strategy efforts that develops and expands these plans for customers Leverage Salesforce daily to help manage customers
• Marketing
  • Support customer engagement communications including surveys, newsletters, social media, case studies, podcasts, webinars, etc.
  • Support and lead the planning and execution of industry conference and events attendance, sponsorships, and client events
  • Increase the success of proposals and customer presentations by continually strengthening and refining key messaging
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in construction business development, estimating, project management or engineering roles
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the electric utility industry. Working for either engineering or construction firms, business consulting or an electric utility (IOU's, Municipality or Cooperative)
• Proven experience contributing to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the business development function in collaboration with senior management

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or business management

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of construction markets and business sectors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead the effort in highly professional proposals and presentations
• Strong marketing skills with the ability to sell and deliver
• Ability to establish departmental policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Analytical thinking skills
• Ability to drive strategic direction

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $115,000-$135,000 / year
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Two days per week remote work option for non-field roles depending on position and performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Dental - 100% employer-paid premium.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.