Business Development Specialist

Clark Construction Group, LLC•San Diego, CA

18d•$80,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Clark is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Business Development Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and cultivating strong client relationships and strategic partnerships within the Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire markets. Your primary goal will be to position Clark as the premier General Contractor in the region by understanding client needs, identifying opportunities, and facilitating successful project acquisition. This role requires a proactive and relationship-driven individual who excels at long-term engagement and strategic thinking. You will work closely with Clark leadership, marketing, and operations to drive growth and ensure exceptional client service. This role will be based in our San Diego office, with potential for some travel throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. Occasional travel to other regions may be required.

Requirements

4-8+ years of Business Development/Sales experience within the Commercial Real Estate, Architecture/Engineering/Construction, and/or Construction Management industries, with a focus on selling services
Possesses a network of existing relationships with facilities and planning officials, architects, engineers, real estate developers, and construction managers
A strategic relationship-building style, valuing a listening and consultative sales approach based on understanding and problem-solving
Experienced at managing long sales cycles
Experience with canvassing, cold calling, and networking to meet goals within a territory
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information effectively and respond to inquiries efficiently
Technologically proficient in the use of cloud-based market information systems, public websites for project tracking, and CRM systems.
Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction, and executes
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred – focus on communications, marketing, data science, finance, or economics is a plus
Salesforce experience is a plus, and utilization of AI tools is also a plus

Responsibilities

Facilitate and execute client engagement strategies and drive business growth by cultivating new and strengthening existing relationships with clients and partners (end-users, developers, owners, architects, engineers, and consultants)
Lead business development efforts across the assigned local region, with support to national operations as well
Represent Clark at key industry and community events, enhancing brand recognition and expanding our network and business
Meet and introduce Clark to potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network
Cold and warm calls as appropriate within the market or geographic area to build a robust pipeline of opportunities
Build a robust pipeline of new project opportunities through prospecting, networking, and direct outreach to key decision-makers, and stay engaged from initial contact through award
Strategize and secure new business by deeply understanding client values and priorities
Work with leadership and marketing team members to develop winning proposals and pursuit plans to include participating in developing interview materials and customized marketing materials for new pursuits (written proposals, RFP responses, and graphical presentations)
Develop strong working relationships with subject matter experts (SMEs) across the organization
Utilize technology and all available public sources of information to maximize Clark’s knowledge of general market dynamics and current and future project opportunities
Prepare and maintain project pipeline reports.
Maintain current contact lists and project/owner information using Clark’s CRM tools, including Salesforce
Represent Clark at industry and community engagement events in Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and the broader Western South Region - to enhance existing relationships and build new ones, remain informed of market conditions, competition awareness, and industry trends