HDR · 1 day ago
KY/TN Water Business Development Manager
HDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment and making a positive impact on the world. They are seeking a KY/TN Water Business Development Manager responsible for developing and directing business opportunities in drinking water, wastewater, and water resources consulting services, while nurturing client relationships and leading project pursuits.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
In partnership with program and operations leadership, develop and implement an annual plan including strategies and tactics to achieve financial goals, prioritizing top line growth
Analyze and qualify potential clients that align with professional and financial value to the firm
Manage and analyze opportunity forecasting data
Monitor new market trends and participate in development and implementation of local and regional strategic and tactical planning
Identify and leverage contacts and assist in building relationships with key decision makers of targeted clients
Partner with our business group and market sector leaders, client managers, senior consultants, area managers, project teams and others within the firm to leverage relationships and experience in the pursuit of new opportunities to meet financial metrics and build our program
Participate in and recommend industry conferences, seminars, professional associations, and other external water focused organizations to develop business contacts, promote HDR and engage potential clients and partners
Maintain client relationships and in certain cases support project delivery by serving as Project Principal or Project Manager for key clients
Identify and develop potential projects and work in collaboration with national and local resources to develop and implement successful proposal and interviews resulting in shortlisting and selection
Manage and mentor marketing services staff including marketing coordinators and proposal managers including monitoring workloads, performance and other managerial activities
Work directly with marketing services staff in the preparation of collateral materials such as qualifications, proposals, interview presentations, specialty brochures, and other marketing information promoting the program
Implement company marketing policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Demonstrated 'self-starter' with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services
Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
Demonstrated ability to build a network of clients and industry partners
Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies
Strong financial acumen and negotiation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person
Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Maintain a professional or engineering registration or certificate or have related technical experience
Understanding of Kentucky and Tennessee water markets
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
The Magnificent Mile Association
2025-11-11
Company data provided by crunchbase