Support business development activities aligned with the firm’s strategic plan, including market research, opportunity tracking, and pursuit planning
Help maintain and grow client relationships through regular communication, meeting coordination, and follow-up
Track business development activities and outcomes in CRM or pursuit-tracking systems
Contributes to and maintains firmwide branding strategies, and internal and external communications
Contributes to maintaining effective working relationships with clients, teaming partners, and vendors, and develops new relationships to uncover untapped opportunities
Provides proposal support to the Marketing Team

5-7 years of related experience in BD, proposal development, or related experience, preferably in the consulting and/or Architectural/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field; or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
Proactive, detail-oriented, and organized
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and adjust to daily changes in priorities to meet deadlines
Ability to travel to conferences and client meetings as needed
Good interpersonal skills, and a desire to work both independently and in a team environment

A comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans
paid Life/AD&D
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
Paid Family Leave
a 401(k) with a firm match
a robust Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services
Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year available as accrued
plus 9 paid holidays
Support for professional conferences and trainings
internal leadership development and innovation program
tuition reimbursement
bonus programs for peer-reviewed publications and academic achievements
Wellness program with $125 annual Wellness Bucks allowance
paid Costco memberships
Babies-at-Work program
paid parking
paid public transit costs
Hybrid work schedule allowing for 2 days of remote work per week depending on the position
flexible schedules such as 4 x 10, 9 x 80, or 4 ½ day schedules

Business Development Specialist

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