Business Development Manager
About The Position
As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety. EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. You as a Business Development and Marketing Manager will:
Requirements
- You have five to ten years of professional work experience managing proposal teams or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience
- You have a Degree or Diploma in Commerce/Marketing/Communications, or an equivalent background in marketing, communication or project management
- You have strong understanding and ability to implementing and managing effective marketing tools and strategies
- You have strong understanding of construction procurement processes and delivery models (e.g., DBB, DB, P3, CM)
- You have excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills
- You have experience with CRM and proposal management tools
- You have excellent written communication skills
- You are proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, Bluebeam PDF editor and CAD
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute marketing initiatives that support business development goals
- Develop and refine corporate marketing materials, including brochures, and presentations
- Manage project photography, award submissions, and marketing collateral
- Ensure brand consistency across all communications and proposals
- Support public relations efforts, including press releases and industry publications
- Create advertising graphics and marketing collateral for various industry publications
- Participate in the implementation of creative business development strategies for the BC region.
- Assist in identifying, tracking, and qualifying new opportunities (RFQs, RFPs, tenders)
- Maintain and analyze opportunity pipelines and market intelligence
- Support relationship-building efforts with clients, consultants, developers, and industry partners
- Coordinate client meetings, site visits, and industry events
- Support client/partner/subcontractor communications, announcements, and relationship-management initiatives
- Assist with planning and execution of events, trade shows, and sponsorships
- Track client interactions and pursuits using CRM systems
- Collect and analyze feedback from clients and internal teams to improve future pursuits
- Support the pursuits team with preparation of RFQs, RFPs, and qualifications submissions
- Coordinate proposal schedules, content development, and internal reviews
- Develop compelling written content, resumes, project sheets, and case studies
- Collaborate with project teams to capture lessons learned and differentiators
- Ensure submissions meet client requirements, branding standards, and deadlines
- Work with area leadership to align marketing and BD efforts with company growth strategy
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and sector performance
- Track and report on pursuit performance, win rates, and marketing effectiveness
- Collaborate with operations, estimating, and project teams to ensure aligned messaging
Benefits
- EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
