Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
Business Development ManagerJob Locations US-NY-BuffaloRequisition ID 2024-9694Category Business DevelopmentOverviewDo you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Business Development (BD) Manager to be the representative of the company responsible for leading the business development lifecycle, ultimately generating new business relationships in multiple market sectors to drive growth and profitable relationships that result in securing new construction and professional services contracts. This role will sit primarily in the office.Who are we?As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Who are you?You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and People First workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.What's in it for you?Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain a robust pipeline of focus prospects and opportunitiesReport on planned and executed sales activities to appropriate levels of managementKeep management apprised of current and anticipated market conditionsMaintain a strong network within local Architect, Engineer, Construction (A/E/C) communityMaintain ongoing client relationships after project start-upGenerate $2+ million in fee salesManage prospective clients and prospects in various stages of processDevelop targeted new clients in pre-prospect stageDevelop and execute effective capture strategies for focus prospectsParticipate in Go/No-Go process for prospects and opportunitiesLead development of RFQ/RFP/Interview responsesEngage operations personnel and subject matter experts throughout the sales processDevelop understanding of issues affecting assigned target marketsMaintain the integrity of CRM data related to pursuits and client networkMaintain memberships and actively participate in professional organization and industry eventsQualificationsEXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONBS or MS in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Marketing, or related industry experience3+ years of business development experience within the A/E/C industryOr equivalent combination of education and experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to assist production of highly professional proposals and presentationsSalary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.For Buffalo, NY this ranges from $110,400.00 - $151,800.00 plus benefits and retirement program.Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Click here to get started.Gilbane is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly