Business Development Manager - Chicago

Redmond Construction•Chicago, IL

181d

About The Position

Redmond is seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to join our Chicago team. This isn’t your typical 9-to-5. It’s your chance to make an impact, grow with an innovative company, and thrive in a role that rewards collaboration, hustle, and strategic thinking. The Business Development Manager plays a key role in driving new business by identifying, nurturing, and converting relationship-based opportunities. This role will focus specifically on supporting and growing Redmond’s core business of commercial interior buildouts in Chicago. This individual will report to the Director of Marketing and Business Development while also working in tandem with project team leaders to strategically target, pursue, and secure projects. The ideal candidate will be both a people connector and a collaborative partner, capable of translating opportunities to results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Business, Marketing, or Construction Management and/or 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or relationship management (AEC or CRE experience highly preferred)
Solid understanding of Chicago’s commercial interiors landscape and key industry players with a strong willingness to learn
Entrepreneurial spirit and strategic thinker with a highly collaborative approach and the ability to build trust and consensus across team members
Proven ability to establish profitable relationships with decision makers and influencers at companies and organizations
Confident, personable, and genuine personality with excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead Generation & Relationship Building
Identify and pursue new business opportunities through strategic relationships with brokers, architects, project managers, designers, and other key stakeholders.
Collaborate with leadership to generate leads, prioritize target clients, and align outreach efforts with revenue goals.
Coordinate strategic meetings and represent Redmond at industry events as deemed necessary.
Pursuit & Proposal Management
Work closely with the Director of Marketing & Business Development and Marketing Coordinator to develop proposals, presentations, and pitches that reflect Redmond’s value and capabilities.
Collaborate with project team leaders to strategize on pursuit approaches, including company positioning, team composition, supporting collateral, and pitch strategy.
Leverage industry insights and market knowledge to inform pursuit decisions and strengthen Redmond’s positioning on opportunities.
Strategy & Data Management
Conduct research on market trends, potential clients, and competitors to inform outreach strategies and growth planning.
Maintain accurate tracking of contacts, leads, and opportunities using Redmond’s CRM (Copper) and other documentation tools.
Provide regular updates on business development progress, pursuit outcomes, and other key performance indicators.