Business Development Executive – Design Engineering Services

Business Development Executive – Design Engineering Services

Regular Full Time Minnetonka, MN, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Position Title: Business Development Executive

Department: Marketing and Business Development

Reporting Relationship :
Director, Marketing and Business Development

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client.

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The Business Development Executive plays a pivotal role in driving the growth and expansion of the organization by creating new business opportunities, cultivating strong client relationships, and strategically positioning our engineering solutions to meet market demands. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with technical teams to understand service capabilities and translate them into compelling value propositions for prospective clients. By leveraging industry knowledge and market insights, this role aims to increase revenue streams and enhance the company’s competitive advantage.

The Business Development Executive will be instrumental in shaping the company’s market presence and growth.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through the development of relationships with key decision-makers, owners, and industry partners.
• Partner closely with Directors and Project Executives to understand departmental growth goals and provide business development support where gaps exist.
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and networking activities to enhance brand visibility and generate leads.
• May collaborate with technical teams and marketing staff during proposal preparation, ensuring that proposed solutions address client challenges and create a competitive advantage for the firm to successfully obtain the work.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive presentations, proposals, and negotiations to secure contracts and partnerships.
• Monitor industry developments, competitor activities, and market conditions to inform strategic business decisions.
• Partner with the operations leaders to manage the sales pipeline and report on progress, forecasts, and key performance indicators to senior management.
• Engage in client-facing activities, including face-to-face meetings, to support relationship development.
• Capture, report and manage the sales cycle for opportunities using Deltek Vantagepoint (CRM).
• Contribute to strategic planning and development of business development and marketing plans.
• Lead and perform duties related to industry events, trade shows, customer relationship functions and marketing events.
• Proactively identify and develop technical skills and industry knowledge to ensure alignment with emerging market trends and competitive demands.
• Explore opportunities with new markets, new geographies, and new clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Ten plus years of business development experience within the engineering, architectural, or building systems design industry.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire new projects and cultivate robust client relationships within the building and infrastructure industries.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a clear manner to internal staff, management, and clients.
• Organization and pipeline management abilities; proficiency with CRM and Sales Intelligence tools.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding…