Senior Business Development Leader

Job Description:

General Summary:

The Senior Business Development Leader (SBDL) plays a critical role in driving business growth and client acquisition. This position is responsible for identifying pursuing and developing new business opportunities building and maintaining strong relationships with potential clients and partners and promoting the firms position as a leading provider of architectural and engineering services. The SBDL will work closely with the marketing design and project teams to ensure alignment between client needs and the firms capabilities.

Essential Job Functions:

Lead Generation and Prospecting

• Identify and research potential clients markets and industries that align with the firms expertise capabilities and experience.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified leads through networking cold outreach industry events and referrals.
• Monitor market trends competitor activities and emerging opportunities.

Relationship Building

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers stakeholders and industry partners.
• Serve as the first point of contact for prospective clients effectively communicating the firms value proposition and services.
• Identify and attend industry conferences trade shows and networking events to represent the firm build connections and promote our capabilities.

Proposal Development and Client Engagement

• Collaborate with internal teams (design engineering marketing) to develop tailored proposals and presentations that address client needs.
• Assist in preparing responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and other business inquiries.
• Schedule and conduct client meetings presentations and follow-up conversations to advance opportunities.

Strategic Planning and Reporting

• Work with leadership to develop and implement business development strategies and goals.
• Track and report on key metrics including lead generation conversion rates and revenue growth.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on client feedback and market analysis.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Partner with our internal marketing team to develop promotional materials campaigns and strategies that support business development efforts.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure seamless transitions from business development to project execution.
• Act as a liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and project alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business marketing architecture engineering or a related field.
• 10 years of proven experience in business development sales or client relationship management preferably in the architectural engineering or construction industry.
• Strong understanding of architectural and engineering services project lifecycles and industry trends.
• Excellent verbal communication presentation negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in CRM software Microsoft Office Suite and other business tools.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with design and construction processes including permitting planning and project management.
• Experience with marketing strategies and tools including digital marketing and social media.
• Existing network of industry contacts and relationships.

Key Attributes

• Results-driven and goal-oriented.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Professional and polished demeanor.
• Passion for architecture engineering and design.

Benefits:

At Ghafari we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall addition to a competitive salary eligible employees receive Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 401(k) match Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts Teladoc Employee Assistance Program Professional License Reimbursement Educational Assistance Voluntary Pet Insurance Parental Leave Paid Time Off and 8 Paid Holidays. The annual pay rate for this position is $140000. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience job-related skills education and training.

About Us

At Ghafari Associates we dont just design buildingswe help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture engineering and consulting we partner with clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that transform how people work manufacture and connect.

Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds technical experts and creative problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impactboth for our clients and within our communities.

We are committed to investing in our employees financial physical and emotional well-being as well as their professional growth. Through robust training licensure support internships mentorships and tuition reimbursement we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.

Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. As a federal contractor Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.

Pay Transparency

Ghafari Associates will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Accommodation

Ghafari Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position you may also apply for positions in the following ways:

• By fax at: 313.436.8624 Attn: Human Resources
• By mail at: 17101 Michigan Ave. Dearborn MI 48126 Attn: Human Resources
• In person at: 17101 Michigan Ave. Dearborn MI 48126
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If there are any questions about the accommodations offered above please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.