Business Development Manager

Job Position Type

Full time

At DAVIS, we’re redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all. The Business Development Manager is responsible for executing the business development efforts at the direction of senior leadership to support the growth of the company by making new relationships and strengthening existing relationships in the market. This role is responsible for being the driving force to support the company’s long-term strategic goals by identifying qualified business opportunities that lead to increased revenue for the company.

• Perform responsibilities with excellence in service, integrity, inclusion, and building relationships as exemplified in DAVIS’ core values
• Identify and engage with potential clients and the decision makers through networking, cold calling, and marketing methods as appropriate
• Create new connections with end users, developers, clients, and industry stakeholders and foster relationships with the goal of producing viable opportunities for DAVIS to pursue
• Re-establish existing relationships with end users, developers, clients, and industry stakeholders
• Generate leads and pass integral client data onto the appropriate internal team
• Share market research with market leaders to expand into potential new sales areas and emerging markets
• Track imperative opportunity data throughout the life of the lead and pursuit and ensure successful handoff to market leaders
• Represent the company by attending networking and industry events
• Actively manage the customer relationship management database (CRM) and act as a resource for others in the company doing the same
• Collaborate with DAVIS leaders; review internal business plans and strategize plans to support growth goals
• Become familiar with past projects and services the company provides
• Collaborate with internal Resource departments (Pursuits, Estimating + Preconstruction, and Marketing Communications) to align strategies
• Create sales presentations for potential clients
• Represent the company by participating in industry‑lead organizations in Champion or Board role
• Participate in the creation and management of Business Development line items in the Marketing Communications budget
• Support market leaders in implementing and improving their respective business development plans; including responses to inquiries from clients and stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned

• SAFETY – Consistently works within DAVIS safety standards; promotes safety as a priority with coworkers, subcontractors and external clients
• TEAM COLLABORATION – Works effectively within their own team and across the organization; promotes team atmosphere and culture; has a positive, can‑do attitude
• COMMITMENT TO QUALITY – Applies DAVIS standards to produce high quality work on a consistent basis; produces work that is accurate and reliable, actively demonstrates excellence in service; builds and maintains integrity as a core function of their job and in their relationships with others
• CHAMPIONS DAVIS BUSINESS – Consistently markets DAVIS business within the scope of their job; actively seeks and/or supports new business opportunities; actively builds relationships and encourages others to do the same

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, economics, sales management, construction management, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in business development, sales, customer relationships, or construction operations, of which 3+ years’ experience in BD in the AEC industry (mid‑size General Contractor, Developer, Broker, Engineering or Architecture Firm) is required
• Familiarity with DAVIS preferred
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment and show initiative to take on responsibility when not asked
• Decision‑making, research and analytical problem‑solving skills
• Time management with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands, and to work independently
• Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and…