Next City
Business Development Director (Construction)
Next City, Evanston, Illinois, us, 60208
* This role is business development for a general contractor. Please do not apply if you have no experience in construction*
About the Company:
Our client is an innovative and rapidly expanding Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors, from commercial to healthcare and industrial. Their specialty lies in the Design-build model. They would like for this person to have either pre-existing relationships or understanding of networking in the real estate, developer, and/or owner spaces. This role will spearhead all efforts related to new business, client relations, and market expansion. Position Overview:
As the Director of Business Development, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing the firm’s growth strategy. You will lead a team, cultivate relationships with key clients, identify new market opportunities, and oversee the firm’s expansion into new sectors. This is a hands-on leadership position with a high level of autonomy, where your strategic thinking and business acumen will drive the company’s success. Key Responsibilities: Lead all business development activities, including prospecting, client outreach, relationship building, and RFP management Develop and execute a comprehensive BD strategy to achieve revenue targets across multiple sectors Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients, ensuring a deep understanding of their needs Collaborate with leadership and project teams to align business development efforts with company goals Identify and pursue opportunities in new markets, ensuring diversification of project types Mentor and lead a growing business development team, fostering a high-performance culture Track and report on business development KPIs, ensuring consistent growth and opportunities Qualifications: 7+ years of business development experience in the Construction industry, with a proven track record of success Familiarity with networking within the real estate, developer, and owner spaces Strong understanding of the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors, including trends, challenges, and opportunities Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage teams and collaborate cross-functionally Ability to identify and target a wide variety of project types, from public infrastructure to private commercial and residential developments Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills Ability to think strategically while executing tactically, with a focus on long-term growth A network of industry contacts that you can leverage to open doors and grow the firm’s presence Why Join? Opportunity to lead business development for a forward-thinking firm with a strong reputation in the Construction space High-level strategic role with significant impact on company growth Work in a collaborative, supportive, and entrepreneurial environment Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
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Our client is an innovative and rapidly expanding Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors, from commercial to healthcare and industrial. Their specialty lies in the Design-build model. They would like for this person to have either pre-existing relationships or understanding of networking in the real estate, developer, and/or owner spaces. This role will spearhead all efforts related to new business, client relations, and market expansion. Position Overview:
As the Director of Business Development, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing the firm’s growth strategy. You will lead a team, cultivate relationships with key clients, identify new market opportunities, and oversee the firm’s expansion into new sectors. This is a hands-on leadership position with a high level of autonomy, where your strategic thinking and business acumen will drive the company’s success. Key Responsibilities: Lead all business development activities, including prospecting, client outreach, relationship building, and RFP management Develop and execute a comprehensive BD strategy to achieve revenue targets across multiple sectors Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients, ensuring a deep understanding of their needs Collaborate with leadership and project teams to align business development efforts with company goals Identify and pursue opportunities in new markets, ensuring diversification of project types Mentor and lead a growing business development team, fostering a high-performance culture Track and report on business development KPIs, ensuring consistent growth and opportunities Qualifications: 7+ years of business development experience in the Construction industry, with a proven track record of success Familiarity with networking within the real estate, developer, and owner spaces Strong understanding of the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors, including trends, challenges, and opportunities Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage teams and collaborate cross-functionally Ability to identify and target a wide variety of project types, from public infrastructure to private commercial and residential developments Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills Ability to think strategically while executing tactically, with a focus on long-term growth A network of industry contacts that you can leverage to open doors and grow the firm’s presence Why Join? Opportunity to lead business development for a forward-thinking firm with a strong reputation in the Construction space High-level strategic role with significant impact on company growth Work in a collaborative, supportive, and entrepreneurial environment Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
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