Business Development Manager

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a highly motivated Business Development & Sales professional to join our growing team based in Fort Worth, Texas. The ideal candidate will identify and build new client relationships and market-share opportunities across the Fort Worth market and beyond.

About the role

A day in the life includes:

• Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate new business opportunities
• Create and expand ARCO’s footprint and establish positive top-of-mind awareness
• Research and analyze key economic factors that may influence market activity within specific niche markets or geographic areas in the Fort Worth area and other potential markets
• Attend trade shows and other associations’ meetings to stay abreast of market conditions, competition, and establish relationships with existing clients and prospects
• Provide ongoing progress updates on new business development activities and other key indicators to the ARCO management team
• Help develop and manage the execution of the sales plan
• Coordinate and manage the sales/proposal process with ARCO/Murray's marketing, project management, and senior leadership team
• Provide mentorship to future business developers within the ARCO/Murray organization
• Work as part of a team that collaborates and wins together

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering, Design, Construction Management or related is preferred; MBAs or sales and business-related degrees will also be considered)
• Experience working with Economic Development departments/individuals
• 5-7 years of technical sales experience in the construction or engineering industry or related to it is preferred
• Proven ability to establish profitable relationships with decision makers and influencers at companies and organizations
• Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave