Northwest Business Development Leader

Atlas

$160K — $207K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years in sales leadership roles.
  • Experience managing sales programs for public and private clients in construction, engineering, and science.
  • Familiarity with selling CMT, CEI, and design services.
  • Strong organizational skills with a proactive sales approach.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive business development efforts in Washington and Oregon.
  • Establish and expand key client relationships.
  • Oversee client satisfaction and retention efforts.
  • Track sales performance and pipeline growth.
  • Join forces with the Northwest Division Manager on strategy and growth objectives.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no-cost employee-only medical options.
  • Generous vacation time, paid holidays, and parental leave.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance for peace of mind.
  • Internal certifications and tuition reimbursement for professional development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Northwest Business Development (BD) Leader is responsible for driving sales and growth in Northwest (Washington & Oregon, with a focus in Washington). The successful candidate will collaborate with both sales and operations teams to develop strong client relationships to maintain and grow a robust portfolio. This position will provide strategic direction regarding the sales and growth strategies to meet the sector plan, primarily in the infrastructure / transportation market. The role is responsible for achieving results in alignment with Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and the overall company strategy.

The Team

This position reports into Atlas' Infrastructure Business, West Region, to the Northwest Business Development Manager with a dotted line into the Northwest Division Manager. Peers will include other sales and operations leaders responsible for regional growth, profit and loss. This role will have no direct reports, at least initially. The Northwest BD Leader will develop and maintain a client-relationship network that includes business development professionals and seller/doers who are focused on developing, maintaining, and growing key accounts in the transportation market with excellent customer service and quality work. In addition, the position is responsible for diversifying into water, energy and power, and advanced facilities markets. A team of dedicated sales and marketing professionals are available for proposal support as opportunities are identified and developed. This position will work closely with the Northwest Business Development Manager, the strategic pursuits team, and operations leaders across the regional Infrastructure business.

Core Responsibilities
  • Drive organic growth and lead business development efforts in Northwest (Washington & Oregon with a focus in Washington), aligning with strategic objectives.
  • Establish, nurture, and expand client relationships, serving as a client manager for key accounts.
  • Oversee client accounts to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
  • Regular tracking of sales performance, pipeline growth and conversion, and backlog.
  • Achieve sales Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Partner with the Northwest Division Manager (operations) to align strategy and growth objectives in the infrastructure business and liaise within the broader region.
  • Develop and execute tailored business development plans for Northwest.
  • Enhance business intelligence by gathering insights on clients, competitors, and market trends.
  • Utilize strategic processes to anticipate market shifts and prioritize pursuits, contributing to developing capture strategies to secure new business.
  • Lead and participate in key pursuits and teaming strategies to secure new contracts and projects.
  • Coach and develop sales talent within the Northwest, including dedicated BD resources and seller-doers, to strengthen the team and foster professional growth.
  • Represent and promote the company at networking events, industry meetings, and trade shows.
  • Support organic growth by identifying and recruiting strategic hires to enhance business capabilities.
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics to inform business development strategies.
  • Manage business development overhead spend, including events and initiatives.
  • Lead Northwest strategic initiatives.

You'll thrive here if you have
  • Bachelor's degree with 10 or more years of progressively responsible sales experience leading the growth of an office(s).
  • Knowledge and experience leading, developing and managing sales programs across a region, with private and public clients in the construction, engineering and science disciplines.
  • Experience with selling and delivering CMT, CEI, and design services.
  • Self-starter with innate sales orientation, optimism and drive; organizational skills and the ability to take prompt action in response to sales leads and deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate across all levels of an organization.
  • Creative problem-solving skills in demanding situations.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment with internal and external clients.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint), MS-Teams, and SharePoint
  • Experience with or ability to learn and consistently use client relationship management (CRM) software.
  • Travel across Northwest (Washington and Oregon) is expected to be approximately 20% - 30% of the time worked.
  • Embodies Atlas' safety culture while working both in the office and in the field.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:
  • Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
  • Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
  • Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
  • Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
  • Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our 'quality of life' core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
  • Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
  • Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
  • Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.
  • Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
  • Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
  • Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
  • Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job
  • Career Level: Manager
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Compensation: $160,000 - $207,000 annual salary
    The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state's law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

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