Abbott Construction · 1 month ago
Director of Business Development
Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is looking to hire a Director of Business Development. The Director of Business Development is a strategic leader responsible for driving Ajax’s growth across core and emerging sectors and building lasting client relationships.
Building MaintenanceConstruction
Responsibilities
Develop and execute business development strategies and budgets that support Ajax’s growth in priority and emerging sectors
Formulate departmental objectives aligned with Ajax’s overall business development goals and values
Lead and mentor staff in the design, development, and production of client-facing materials, proposals, and presentations
Build and nurture relationships with prospective and current clients, providing planning advice and guidance that reflects Ajax’s commitment to safety, quality, and collaboration
Support the finalization of business deals, working closely with management and estimating teams
Promote Ajax’s reputation for schedule fidelity, GMP accuracy, safety, and operational readiness
Research, identify, and pursue business opportunities in Ajax’s geographic footprint (17 offices across the Southeast U.S.)
Supervise business development representatives and consultants in their pursuit of new opportunities
Develop objectives and strategies that support Ajax’s broader business development goals, including growth in Healthcare, Mission Critical, TI, and Corporate Office/Mixed Use
Conduct and manage research and outreach to identify and prioritize potential customers
Prepare and implement action plans for targeted prospects, ensuring alignment with Ajax’s values and delivery discipline
Oversee the creation of proposals, presentations, brochures, newsletters, and magazines
Train new personnel within the department, fostering a culture of safety, respect, and teamwork
Address client needs prior to contract execution, providing advice, liaison services, and planning support
Assist management and estimating teams with the sales process and deal finalization
Carry out additional assignments as requested by the Executive staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in business or a related construction field required
Proven experience in construction, business development, or marketing
Outstanding computer and communication skills
Deep knowledge of the construction industry
Ability to perform under pressure and lead with integrity
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business Administration or Construction preferred
Experience with a construction company or in construction design preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Home & Auto Insurance
Family Support
Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
Paid time off
Time Away Benefits
Paid Holidays
Group Legal
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Abbott Construction
Abbott Construction Inc. is a construction agency that deals in various construction services.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase