Business Development Executive - Construction
Ernest Gordon Recruitment · Dallas, TX · 2 wk ago
Business Development$100k/yrFull-time
Business Development Executive role focused on commercial construction services in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with local territory travel.
About the role
- Develop new commercial construction business across the Dallas-Fort Worth market, focusing on new-build projects and opportunities from the early stages of development through contract award.
- Build and maintain relationships with General Contractors and key decision-makers across office, education, government, retail, and other commercial construction projects.
- Own the full sales process from prospecting and relationship development through to project award, working closely with internal estimating and operational teams to develop the right solution.
- Take ownership of your territory and sales targets with the autonomy to manage your schedule, client visits, and approach while continuously growing your commercial construction pipeline.
Requirements
- Proven B2B commercial sales or business development experience, ideally within construction, building services, roofing, drywall, concrete, glass, façade, or another commercially focused sector.
- Strong new-business mentality with a proven ability to proactively generate opportunities and build relationships with General Contractors and commercial construction stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable engaging with senior decision-makers in the commercial construction industry, with an "eat what you kill" mentality.
- Based in or around the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and comfortable traveling throughout the local market, typically within approximately 50-80 miles.
Benefits
- $75,000 - $100,000 base salary
- Quarterly bonus
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Defined career roadmap with annual performance reviews and merit increases
- Autonomy to develop your own territory