Business Development Manager at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Position Summary, Key Responsibilities and Qualifications Key Responsibilities

• Prospecting to Generate Leads
• Researches and analyzes target market sectors to identify potential clients and partners. Utilizes databases 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.
• Responsible for working with the market leader to assess and follow up on leads to inform a go/no-go discussion.
• Responsible for mining information on any active leads and reporting back to leadership.

Positioning and Selling

• Involved in 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
• 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.
• Creates and maintains jobsite business development plans in conjunction with the jobsite teams including zipper plans that incorporate the most staff members possible.
• 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, Marketing, Operations, and Pre-Construction teams to refine non-technical elements of proposal.
• Responsible for preparing the interview team for a successful interview.
• Actively involved in the PR and external marketing strategy.
• Solicits feedback and assistance on pursuits from internal partners within the company.
• Responsible for getting involved in target organizations that will help position McCarthy for future success.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree and 4-7 years of experience within Business, Construction, or Engineering.
• Specific operations or preconstruction 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).
• 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.

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