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Ayres Associates · 4 hours ago

Business Development Specialist

Ayres is a nationally recognized company seeking a Business Development Specialist to expand their presence in eastern and north-central Wisconsin. The role involves cultivating strategic partnerships and engaging with municipal and transportation leaders to drive successful project outcomes.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic business development plans and marketing strategies with measurable goals
Coordinate and attend trade shows, conferences and hospitality events to strengthen client relationships
Perform client maintenance in conformity to group manager’s business plans
Track business development leads and opportunities and communicate activities and objectives with technical staff and management
Cross-sell Ayres’ professional services and connect clients to appropriate staff members
Engage with local government clients to understand their needs and develop tailored solutions
Serve as an ambassador of Ayres through commitment to community and being active in a civic or professional organization with a leadership role
Monitor client satisfaction through proactive communication
Assist in the development and preparation of written project proposals, including meeting with clients to gain this vision of success for the project
Develop interview strategies and participate in interviews to present company qualifications
Mentor staff assigned in business development activities including joint client calls and trade show participation

Qualification

Business developmentClient relationship managementGovernment relationsStrategic planningTechnical backgroundProposal developmentInterpersonal skillsTeam playerEffective communicationDecision making

Required

Existing relationships with government officials in the transportation and municipal field in Wisconsin
A willingness to travel on a regular basis with some overnight stay expected

Preferred

Demonstrated aptitude for business development, decision making, interpersonal skills, and as a strong team player
Formal training in business administration, sales, communications, or relevant field
Technical background with ability to understand clients' needs and align services appropriately
Effective communicator in a variety of settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, and virtual
Experience developing clients and securing projects

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
Professional development opportunities.

Company

Ayres Associates

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Ayres Associates operates as a multi-specialty architectural and engineering firm assisting public and private clients.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1.74M
2025-04-24Series Unknown· $0.57M
2024-04-23Series Unknown· $0.59M
2023-05-15Seed· $0.58M

Leadership Team

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Jan Zander
Chief Operating Officer
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