Business Development Manager/Director

New Business Development

Prospect for new clients and convert opportunities into qualified pursuits.
Actively build and maintain a robust pipeline within assigned markets or geographies.
Identify potential clients and key decision-makers through research and networking.
Develop and leverage professional relationships to generate repeatable opportunity flow.
Set up and support meetings between client decision-makers and McGough Principals or practice leaders.
Plan and execute client approaches, positioning strategies, and pursuit plans.
Collaborate with pursuit teams to develop proposals aligned to client needs and objectives.
Provide interview preparation and coaching support to pursuit teams.
Track leads, contacts, and pursuits accurately in the CRM system.

Client Retention

Partner with operations and technical teams to support positive client experiences.
Maintain and strengthen long-term client, AE, and trade partner relationships to drive repeat business.
Participate in internal and external client debriefs to capture lessons learned.
Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client accounts.

Business Development Planning

Attend industry events, association meetings, and conferences to build market presence.
Monitor market, industry, competitive trends and share insights with leadership.
Support regional business development planning aligned with corporate strategy.
Identify opportunities for new services, campaigns, or delivery channels.
Contribute to the development of McGough’s market positioning and differentiators.

Management & Research

Ensure accurate and timely CRM data entry and opportunity management.
Submit regular reports on pipeline activity, pursuit status, and revenue projections.
Coordinate with marketing on prequalification, vendor registration, and proposal readiness.
Develop a strong understanding of McGough’s capabilities, people, and service offerings.
Operate in alignment with company goals, values, and performance expectations.

Other Responsibilities

Participate as an active member of local and regional teams.
Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to align risk management efforts.
Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Attend relevant personal and professional development training.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Office and Travel

Office: Based in Roseville, MN office
Travel: Attend regular business development meetings, weeknight and weekend events, and overnight travel may be involved.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands outlined here are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation or during meetings and travel (by plane or car). The employee must be able to lift up to 20 or 50 pounds as needed, demonstrate dexterity to write and use a computer keyboard and mouse, and possess the ability to hear, speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts. The role also requires occasional visits to construction sites, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.

Pay and Benefits

This position is offered at a base salary range of $100,000 to $175,000, excluding fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you join McGough, your final base salary will be determined by several factors, including geography, location, skills, education, and experience. Furthermore, we place significant value on pay equity among our current team members as part of any final job offer. Please note that the range provided above reflects the hiring range for this role. Hiring near the top end of this range would be atypical, as we aim to allow room for future salary growth. Additionally, McGough offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. This includes insurance coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. We also provide generous retirement plans, voluntary benefit plans, parental leave, substantial paid time off, and holiday pay.