Director of Business Development

Roers Companies

$140K — $160K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in construction, development, or related industry focusing on growth and client development
  • Strong network of developer and owner relationships in assigned region
  • Proven ability to influence and secure construction opportunities
  • Understanding of general contracting, preconstruction, and delivery methods
  • Financial acumen related to project financing
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
  • Self-directed strategic thinker

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a regional market strategy aligned with company goals
  • Identify and prioritize target clients and sectors
  • Analyze market trends and competitor positioning
  • Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
  • Lead strategy for key pursuits and proposals
  • Track pipeline activity in CRM systems
  • Partner with internal teams to align opportunities

Benefits

  • Health plans including medical, dental, vision
  • Paid birth and bonding leave
  • Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits
  • 3% company contribution to 401(K) with immediate vesting
  • 3 weeks of PTO plus holidays
  • Fitness membership reimbursement
  • Discount on living in Roers properties
  • Charitable match program for donations
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
Roers Companies is seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our team in Phoenix, AZ as Director of Business Development!

If you love being part of a Team, but are also an energetic self-starter, with an entrepreneurial mindset, we would love to talk with you! Experience in the Commercial or Multi-Family Development space is a plus!!

Responsibilities

Market Strategy, Intelligence & Positioning
  • Develop and execute a regional market strategy aligned with company growth goals
  • Identify and prioritize target clients, partners, and sectors based on strategic fit
  • Analyze market trends, competitor positioning, and local dynamics to inform decision-making
  • Define and refine differentiation strategies to position Roers competitively within each market
  • Provide insights that influence messaging, pursuit strategy, and go-to-market approach

Relationship Development & Market Access
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, owners, brokers, architects, and key stakeholders
  • Create intentional access to decision-makers through consistent, strategic engagement
  • Represent Roers through industry events, community involvement, and targeted outreach
  • Develop creative approaches to connect with high-value and hard-to-reach clients

Pursuit Strategy & Win Positioning
  • Lead strategy for key pursuits, including positioning, messaging, and partner alignment
  • Collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, and operations teams to ensure pursuit strategies are realistic and executable
  • Guide proposal efforts in partnership with marketing support resources
  • Stay actively involved throughout the pursuit lifecycle to increase win probability

Pipeline Development & Performance Management
  • Build and maintain a qualified pipeline aligned with company capacity and strategic priorities
  • Track activity, relationships, and pursuits within CRM systems
  • Report on pipeline health, market trends, and performance outcomes
  • Continuously refine approach based on results and market feedback

Cross-Functional Alignment
  • Partner with internal leadership to align opportunities with operational capacity and business goals
  • Collaborate with marketing to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation
  • Support smooth transition of secured work to operations teams


Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in construction, development, or related industry with a focus on growth, strategy, or client development
  • Strong network of developer and owner relationships in their assigned region.
  • Proven ability to influence and secure construction opportunities through relationships and strategy
  • Strong understanding of general contracting, preconstruction, and delivery methods
  • Financial acumen with the ability to understand project financing and speak the language of developers and owners
  • Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
  • Self-directed and strategic thinker with the ability to operate independently

Compensation and Benefits for Director of Business Development:

Pay Range: $140,000-$160,000

Compensation is determined by several factors that vary depending on the position, including the individual's experience, skills, and the knowledge they bring to the specific role .

This role is eligible for up to a 15% bonus based on key performance metrics.

Roers offers a comprehensive benefits & perks package to full-time employees which may include:
Health Plans - Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA
Family Leave - Paid birth & bonding leave
Employer Paid Benefits - Basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term disability
Additional Voluntary Benefits - Life Insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
401(K) - 3% company contribution, 100% vested after 2 years of employment
Competitive PTO - 3 weeks of PTO with immediate accrual, 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and bereavement
Health and Wellness - fitness membership reimbursement program
Free stays in Roers' properties guest suites
Rent Discount - 20% discount for employees living in Roers Companies properties
Employee Referral Bonus Program - $2,500 referral bonus paid once referred candidate completes 60 days of employment
Charitable Match Program - Roers matches employee donations to charitable organizations
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Assistance Programs

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a survey at this link:

https://surveys.cultureindex.com/s/83Iy24550b/108986

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