Regional Business Development Leader

Parkhill • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Regional Business Development Leader develops and advances business opportunities in Southeast Texas, particularly the Greater Houston area. The role contributes local market insights, shapes regional strategy in alignment with Parkhill’s strategic and sector operational plans, and coordinates the regional business development team. It also works with marketing, sector leaders, and regional staff on hiring, client development, proposals, community and industry involvement, and pre-positioning for strategic pursuits. The position serves as Parkhill’s primary external representative at major local conferences, organizations, and client meetings, and helps ensure client satisfaction on ongoing projects.

This is a full-time, salaried position paid bi-weekly, with competitive bonus opportunities. Parkhill describes itself as an architectural and engineering firm with 16 offices across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, focused on investing in the communities it serves.

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 or 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 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 regional hires.
• Work with the Marketing team to develop and implement region-specific marketing initiatives, including sponsorships, organizational involvement, and brand awareness.
• Represent Parkhill externally at major local conferences, organizations, and client meetings.
• Coordinate community and industry involvement for 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 regional target clients 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 and University of Parkhill.
• Multiple health plan options.
• Dependent care flexible spending account (FSA).
• Health savings account (HSA) 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.

What This Job Offers

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