Deacon Construction, LLC · 5 days ago
Business Development Manager
Deacon Construction, LLC is a well-established company with over 40 years in the construction industry, specializing in various sectors including Multifamily and Commercial. They are seeking a Business Development Manager to grow their presence in the Vancouver and Southwest Washington market by leveraging existing relationships and building new connections.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the strategy to grow Deacon's presence in Vancouver and Southwest Washington
Represent Deacon at client meetings, industry events, and in the community
Identify and pursue new opportunities through your network, referrals, and market research
Partner with estimating, project management, and leadership to build winning proposals
Stay connected with clients throughout the project lifecycle, not just at the front end
Build and maintain relationships with developers, architects, and community partners
Qualification
Required
5+ years in business development, marketing, or client relations (construction or real estate preferred)
You have real relationships in the Vancouver/Portland market, not just LinkedIn connections
You understand consultative, relationship-based sales (not transactional)
Strong communicator who can hold a room and build trust
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or related field
Experience with CRM systems (we use Microsoft Dynamics)
Preferred
Established network in Southwest Washington and the Portland metro construction community
Familiarity with Procore or similar project management tools
Knowledge of multifamily and commercial construction processes
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Company
Deacon Construction, LLC
Deacon Construction, LLC (www.deacon.com) is a general contractor dedicated to providing clients with a product built in an atmosphere of honesty, respect and open communication.