Sr. Business Development Associate

About the role

Be the engine behind SSR’s growth by supporting strategic pursuits and marketing efforts in a 100% employee-owned firm making impact across infrastructure, healthcare, and more.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with Regional Directors, Market Sector teams, CRMs, Project Managers, and Marketing to drive client engagement, research, and pursuit strategy execution.
• Gain exposure to SSR’s diverse markets (Healthcare, Transportation, Civic, Sports + Entertainment, etc.) and support initiatives that expand our footprint, reputation, and impact.
• Collaborate in developing and executing regional business development strategies aligned with SSR’s growth goals.
• Lead internal business development meetings for the market/region or client-specific efforts.
• Proactively identify potential opportunities or signals (new projects, org changes, RFP alerts, etc.).
• Demonstrate consistency in moving identified opportunities forward.
• Consistently generate or significantly influence new opportunities to drive pipeline growth.
• Own follow-up and some external client or partner-facing relationship efforts.
• Lead development of client engagement and BD efforts in the market/region supporting SSR One growth strategy.
• Independently manage assigned BD contacts and activity cadence.
• Lead pursuit strategy and core messaging for proposals and presentations, ensuring alignment with pursuit priorities and business development goals.
• Partner with marketing to help coordinate pursuit logistics, team contributors, timelines, and internal reviews.
• Maintain and manage data in CRM or pursuit tracking tools, producing dashboards and reports.
• Conduct market research, competitive benchmarking, and industry analysis to uncover new opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing to generate content, event support, and promotional materials for pursuits and region market presence.
• Represent SSR at local/regional industry events, conferences, or networking functions as needed.
• Research and identify relevant external organizations and be an engaged board member.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in business development, marketing, sales support, or proposals, preferably in architecture, engineering, consulting, or technical services.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with ability to turn technical content into client-centric narratives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with CRM or pursuit tracking systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting business development strategy in the AEC industry.
• Understanding of BD metrics, KPIs, forecasting, and ROI.
• Familiarity with CRM database software.
• Exposure to client-facing activities, event planning, or conference support.
• Ability to travel occasionally for meetings or events.

What We Offer

• 100% Employee-Owned – Ownership stake from your first day with immediate ESOP vesting.
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with immediate vesting and generous company match.
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision plans plus company contributions to HSA for HDHP plans.
• Company-Paid Protection – Life insurance, AD&D, and short- & long-term disability at no cost to you.
• Work–Life Balance – Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and company holidays.
• Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, mentorship, training, and a clear path toward roles in BD, marketing, or leadership.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with immediate vesting and generous company match.
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision plans plus company contributions to HSA for HDHP plans.
• Company-Paid Protection – Life insurance, AD&D, and short- & long-term disability at no cost to you.
• Work–Life Balance – Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and company holidays.
• Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, mentorship, training, and a clear path toward roles in BD, marketing, or leadership.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD