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Business Development Manager - Project Management Practice #1510

Keller Executive Search
Chicago, Illinois, US
$150K-$180K a year
Full-time

We are seeking a high-energy, results-driven Business Development Manager (BDM) with a proven track record of identifying, pursuing, and closing new business opportunities for our client's Project Management Practice.

The ideal candidate is a strategic sales leader who can aggressively expand market presence while leveraging their extensive network and industry expertise to drive significant revenue growth.

Primary Objectives

  • Aggressively pursue and secure new accounts in target industries
  • Expand the Project Management Practice through strategic business development initiatives
  • Cultivate and leverage a robust professional network to identify and close high-value opportunities

Essential FunctionsBusiness Development & Sales

  • Proactively identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities, focusing on high-value, strategic accounts
  • Lead complete sales cycles from initial contact through contract negotiation and closure
  • Consistently meet or exceed new business targets and revenue goals
  • Maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities with accurate forecasting
  • Demonstrate a "hunter" mentality through continuous prospecting and qualification
  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new account penetration

Strategic Leadership

  • Create and implement innovative account strategies to expand market share
  • Move deals up the services / consulting value chain
  • Develop proposals, RFP responses, and presentations that effectively communicate value proposition
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored client solutions
  • Stay current with industry trends, competitive landscape, and market opportunities

Experience

  • 10+ years of Business Development experience in one or more industries :
  • Oil & Gas
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Heavy Industrial
  • Architecture & Construction
  • 5+ years of Services business development experience managing large customer accounts
  • Proven track record in Project Management outsourcing / consulting engagements

Technical Expertise

  • Experience in Project Management areas including :
  • Full Project Lifecycle Management
  • Project Planning & Controls
  • Project Quality & Safety
  • Construction & Field Management
  • Outage & Turnaround Support
  • Architectural Modeling & Documentation
  • Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Experience driving revenue within EPC model (Engineering, Procurement, Construction)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
  • Experience with Salesforce (preferred)

Education & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Excellent communication skills with executive presentation ability
  • Strong knowledge of engineering, utility, and energy sectors
  • Demonstrated ability to align customer goals with solution offerings

Additional Requirements

  • Willingness to travel up to 50% within the US
  • Project Management Consulting experience preferred
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills

Performance Expectations

  • Consistent achievement of revenue targets
  • Development of new strategic accounts
  • Expansion of existing client relationships
  • Accurate pipeline management and forecasting
  • Regular engagement with key decision-makers
  • Effective collaboration with internal teams
  • Lucrative earning (Base of $150k - $180k with commission)
  • Vehicle and cell phone allowance
  • 28 days PTO
  • Be part of a multi-billion-dollar business with growth opportunities

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