Regional Business Development Leader
About The Position
The Regional Business Development Leader is responsible for strategic planning, marketing, and business development in Southeast Texas, particularly the Greater Houston area. The role contributes regional insights to market analysis, develops strategies aligned with company and sector plans, coordinates the Regional Business Development Team, and supports regional hiring. It also involves identifying target clients and opportunities, developing and implementing marketing initiatives, supporting strategic proposals and client win plans, and representing Parkhill at regional conferences, organizations, and client meetings. The position helps make regional Go/No-Go decisions and supports client satisfaction on ongoing projects. Parkhill describes itself as a community-focused architectural and engineering firm with 16 offices across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The position is full-time, salaried, paid bi-weekly, and offers competitive bonus opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
- Experience in business development, marketing, or client engagement within Southeast Texas (Greater Houston area).
- Previous leadership or management experience demonstrating the ability to lead teams and drive business growth.
- Familiarity with the Architecture/Civil Engineering industry, including market dynamics, client needs, and the competitive landscape.
- Ability to develop and implement business strategies aligned with company goals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
- Strong negotiation abilities to close deals and form strategic partnerships.
- Strong networking skills to build and maintain relationships with internal key stakeholders and clients.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Central Texas is an additional asset.
Responsibilities
- Contribute region-specific market information to Parkhill’s Market Scan to help identify growth opportunities.
- Facilitate development of a regional strategy aligned with the Parkhill Strategic Plan and Sector Operational Plans.
- Lead and facilitate coordination meetings with the Regional Business Development Team (RBDT).
- Coordinate with the RBDT and Sector Directors to support key hires for the region.
- Work with the Marketing team to develop and implement region-specific marketing initiatives, including sponsorships, organizational involvement, and brand awareness.
- Serve as Parkhill’s primary external representative at major local conferences, organizations, and client meetings.
- Coordinate community and industry involvement of the RBDT and other regional staff.
- Lead or support proposal development for strategic pursuits.
- Work with the RBDT to identify target clients and regional opportunities.
- Help implement pre-positioning activities, focusing on client-facing actions.
- Lead Client Win Plans for target clients in the region and support their implementation.
- Work with the RBDT and Sector Directors to make Go/No-Go decisions on regional opportunities.
- Support client satisfaction on ongoing projects.
Benefits
- Hybrid/flexible work schedules and a flexible work environment.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Specialized training and continuing education.
- Professional licensing support.
- Intern development programs.
- University of Parkhill.
- Multiple health plan options.
- Flexible spending account for dependent care.
- Health savings account contributions.
- Employer 401(k) contribution.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Performance bonuses.
- Mental health care.
- Culture committees.
- Wellness program.
- Charitable giving match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
