Northwest Business Development Leader

Atlas Atlas • Redmond, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
• 401(k) and company match.
• Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• clear career paths, learning resources and development programs
• internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager