Business Development Specialist

A growing civil engineering firm is looking to a Business Development professional to their team in Corpus Christi.

• Identifies, qualifies and secures business opportunities by cultivating and maintaining mutually beneficial business relationships with current and potential clients that can help strengthen and achieve the firm’s business goals and objectives;
• Identifies and proposes potential business opportunities by keeping track of market intelligence in the industry;
• Follows up with contacts made at events and provides technical leaders with contact information to develop and manage external relationships that can help strengthen and achieve the firm’s business goals and objectives;
• Collaborates with technical leaders to learn about ongoing projects and research appropriate events for company participation to assist in the expansion of business through increased event base;
• Strategizes with technical leaders regarding pursuing various proposal opportunities;
• Identifies and coordinates client-focused professional organizations and events to be sponsored or attended by staff;
• Develops and executes comprehensive plans and programs in support of business development;
• Prepares, researches, and writes compliant, persuasive text for proposals and qualification packages;
• Tracks activities so quantitative and qualitative metrics can be applied to business development practice and objectives; and
• Performs other duties as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in sales, marketing or business development in the architectural, engineering, construction or real estate industry;
• In-depth knowledge of and involvement in marketing and strategic business development;
• Superior interpersonal skills and persuasive presentation skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
  Adobe Acrobat/Reader, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator;
• Active participation in local professional organizations;
• Established networks and contacts in the A/E/C sector with municipalities and counties along the Texas Gulf Coast
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;