theweitzcompany
Business Development Manager
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
No sponsorshipDetected 14 days ago
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About the role
- Our Company is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join our Industrial team.
- This job may be asked to participate in strategic planning, advertising, and public relations.
- Occasional travel is expected in this role.
Responsibilities
- Pursue sales opportunities that will lead to successful projects.
- Initiate, expand, and maintain strong networks and relationships with current and potential clients, designers, commercial real estate individuals and groups, civic groups, and related firms and individuals to generate new and continuing business leads.
- As necessary, manage the sales database.
Requirements
- A Masters Degree or MBA is helpful but not required.
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in marketing, construction engineering, and/or business.
- Utilize leads management system, project information database, and relative marketing and sales databases as required.
- The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.
Nice to have
- Five years of experience in the construction or related industry is required.
- Preferably four in business development and/or marketing with proven management experience.
- Experience in strategic direction and budgeting is helpful.
- Experience in public relations, advertising, or communications is helpful.
- Industrial construction industry experience is preferred.
Skills
- Knowledge of construction practices, pricing, estimating, preconstruction, and fee structures.
- Must be self-motivated, creative, and take personal enjoyment in the process of deal-making.
- Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success.
- Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships makes The Weitz Company a great place to work.
- Competitive Pay
- Rewarding Bonus Program
- Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
- Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
Benefits
- Fully Paid Parental Leave
- Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards
Company info
- The Business Development Manager is responsible for working with the business development team in building an adequate base of business by pursuing and developing relationships with current and suggested clients.
- Additionally, this role is responsible for researching economic trends and commercial construction markets, assisting in acquiring new business, and developing proposals material and presentations.
- Research and provide a summary of relative economic trends and conditions, and assist with the development of plans to address these as a part of the strategic planning process.
Equal opportunity
- The Company is an Affirmative Action and
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
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