Business Development Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

is one of Americas premier commercial construction companies.

Our reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on building high-performing teams that collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, renewable energy, marine, water/wastewater, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment and airports.

Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee-owned.

McCarthy Business Development Manager – Nevada Group

Las Vegas, NV

McCarthy is seeking a Business Development Manager to join our Las Vegas office.

Reporting to the Director of Business Development, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying and tracking upcoming project opportunities and coordinating with external and internal teams to ensure that client needs are successfully met, while continuing to grow the business.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the development of the business/sales relationship with potential clients, and to assist senior business development personnel and market sector leaders to identify, understand, qualify, track, and prioritize pursuit opportunities.

Assembles pursuit teams and works with the Operations and Pre-Construction teams in leading McCarthy’s pursuit process.

Key Responsibilities:

Prospecting to Generate Leads

• Researches and analyzes target market sectors to identify potential clients and partners.

  Utilizes databases (e.

  g., Dynamics) to record sales contacts and opportunities and to obtain and retain project and company information for inclusion in marketing and proposal products.

• Assists business development and Operational leaders to prepare for initial contact at various levels in potential customer organizations.
• Continuously evaluates target market sectors in order to stay up to date on trends and be informed of opportunities prior to becoming public knowledge, and strategically position McCarthy for responding to RFQs/RFPs.
• Assists with organization of trade shows and other client-related events, golf tournaments, etc., and actively participates in events.

Managing and Forecasting Sales Pipeline

• Assists with qualifying potential opportunities early in the sales cycle to ensure that opportunities are pursued in a timely way, across various stages of the sales cycle and that sales expectations are met.
• Updates lead/contact management system to track progress.
• Reviews opportunities with manager to determine priority and decision on pursuit.

Positioning and Selling

• Leads the Go/no-go process and engages all key leaders to build a strong pursuit strategy.
• Collaborates with other groups within company to implement appropriate strategies to address business opportunities and overcome obstacles.
• Ensures that BD team is involved within appropriate opportunities at pivotal points and is aware of significant developments.
• Establishes broad relationships within accounts and coordinates internal marketing activities.
• Works as a partner with manager relative to his/her assigned market initiatives
• Prepares for each sales call, sets specific call objectives and allocates part of every sales call to understanding or clarifying the customers business challenges.
• Responds effectively to customer requests, resolves critical issues and meets all commitments in a timely manner.
• Recommends sales strategies for dealing with obstacles, customer objections or competitive situations.
• Qualifies opportunities and prioritizes time based on understanding of McCarthy’s business requirements.
• Assists in assembling and briefing the pursuit team to ensure that all client requirements are met and that McCarthy is positioned as well as possible for success.
• Provides direct assistance on the development of RFQ and RFP responses and presentations, working closely with the BD, Operations and Pre-Construction teams to refine non-technical elements of proposal.
• Leads the Proposal process and determines the correct resources and timing of deliverables to keep the proposal on track.
• Responsible for preparing the interview team for a successful interview.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree and 3-5 years of experience within Business, Construction, or Engineering.
• Specific experience in commercial construction industry within our core market sectors a plus.
• Drive and willing to learn and understand McCarthy’s market sectors and differentiators.
• Track record of success in past roles.
• Developing business acumen (financially and operationally).
• Clear understanding of primary industry delivery models.
• Proactive and execution-oriented in approach to business development.
• Quick study of business development process (identification, qualification, capture and bid activities).
• Background in creative writing, proposal writing, and development
• Demonstrated collaborative team leadership and team building characteristics.
• Ability to influence up to senior levels in organizations (peers, customers, partners and within and outside of the company).
• Excellent communication skills, ability to influence and motivate teams

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.