Clune Construction

Senior Business Development Associate

Clune Construction$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Sales/Marketing, Communications, Business, Real Estate or Construction Management.
  • 5+ years of experience in construction, real estate, architecture, or engineering.
  • Strong prospecting skills and database management expertise.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; CRM knowledge is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new project opportunities in the commercial construction market.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders such as architects and brokers.
  • Engage in industry events, organizations, and charity committees to expand professional network.
  • Support internal teams by providing insights for business development and operational goals.
  • Collaborate with marketing to create proposals, reports, and collateral materials.
  • Mentor junior Business Development Associates to enhance their knowledge and skills.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents starting day one.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan for long-term investment in the company.
  • 401k Retirement Plan with company matching contributions.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal support.
  • Company-paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance plans.
  • Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, and Commuter benefits available.
  • Career development opportunities through mentoring, learning, and education.
  • Wellness initiatives, including a Fitness Program and Pet Insurance.
Full Job Description

The Senior Business Development Associate is responsible for bringing in new project opportunities; building and maintaining industry relationships with architecture/design firms, landlord and tenant rep brokers, project management firms, building managers and direct clients/end users. This role has a working knowledge of the market and players in their region as well as on the various markets and industries in which Clune operates. They will work closely with the company project teams, management and marketing departments to assist in securing work with the ultimate goal of reaching company annual profit targets.
Essential Functions:
• Understanding of the office-specific market, Clune business practices and what the commercial construction industry does and actively participate in an industry leads sharing group.
• Responsible for Client Relationship Management and New Business Development.
• Participate and have active involvement in industry-related professional organizations and charity committees and attend industry events, conferences and networking events.
• Provide Internal Company Support to BD Department, Team Leaders, Superintendents, Project Managers and all management as it is related to the company’s existing/new business development, operational functions and revenue goals.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department including but not limited to: assistance with the creation of collateral, presentations, proposals, reports and other marketing materials as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Business Development Associate to enhance their knowledge and networking.


What We Offer
At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including: 

  • 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
  • Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
  • Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
  • Fitness Program
  • Pet Insurance


Core Values and Behaviors
Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.
 

Job Requirements:
• Good prospecting skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills, pipeline management, database expertise, and professionalism
• A willingness to learn the commercial construction industry and establishing a network of real estate, design, construction and various client contacts.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software (and knowledge of a CRM database a plus)
• Ethical in approach to maximize sales opportunities and uncover new business
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Sales/Marketing, Communications, Business, Real Estate or Construction Management
• 5+ years of experience in the construction, real estate, architecture, or engineering industry preferred

All candidates must provide a resume.

About Clune Construction

Clune Construction is a construction and engineering company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services for commercial and institutional clients. The company's projects include office buildings, data centers, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. Clune Construction has offices in several major cities across the United States. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about Clune Construction
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1979

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