Benefits & Perks:
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- ESOP
- 401(k) retirement plan with guaranteed match
- Flex Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Personal Uber rides
- Vehicle Allowance
We are seeking a growth driven and relationship-focused Business Development Manager to join our growing commercial construction team in Wichita, Kansas. This individual will play a critical role in expanding our market presence, developing strategic client relationships, driving new business opportunities across market sectors, and expanding the company's geographic service area.
The ideal candidate is a proactive networker with a strong understanding of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry and a proven ability to identify opportunities, cultivate partnerships, and contribute to company growth.
If you are a motivated business development professional who thrives on relationship-building, strategic growth, and helping clients bring their visions to life, we invite you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to excellence in commercial construction
Essential Duties:
- Generate qualified leads and identify new business opportunities throughout the Wichita market and surrounding region.
- Expand the company's footprint by building relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, consultants, and industry stakeholders.
- Develop, manage, and maintain a robust sales pipeline from prospect identification through project award.
- Actively network within the community by participating in industry organizations, business events, trade associations, and client functions.
- Establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Collaborate with operations, estimating, and leadership teams to develop winning pursuit strategies and proposals.
- Assist in preparing presentations, qualifications packages, interviews, and proposal submissions.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and upcoming project opportunities.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline and forecasting updates to leadership.
- Represent the company professionally while promoting our values, capabilities, and commitment to client success.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of Business Development experience in the Wichita market.
- Experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is required.
- Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong client relationships that result in new business opportunities.
- Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Strong negotiation, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
- Valid Driver's License required.
Preferred Market Sectors:
Business Development experience within the following market sectors:
- Non-Profit
- Civic
- Retail
- Historic Preservation
- Education (K-12 & Higher Ed)
- Hospitality
- Multi-Family
- Healthcare
No Agency Inquiries Please
Key Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates' names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Key Construction will not pay a placement fee in connection with any such unsolicited resumes.