The Weitz Company · 4 hours ago
Business Development Director
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe Weitz Company is a full-service construction company that has been Building a Better Way since 1855. They are seeking a Business Development Director to lead their Industrial team, focusing on growing the business through client relationships, proposals, and strategic marketing initiatives.
AutomotiveCommercialConstructionLogisticsResidentialTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identify new business opportunities and prospects to achieve company strategic and financial goals while ensuring relationships are built and maintained with clients
Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing team
Ensure competitive proposals are established and presented that meet the requirements and expectations of the client and match client needs and team’s skillset
Ensure business deals are closed effectively, resulting in business gained
Act as a customer advocate with a deep understanding of their needs and what features, products, or services will best serve those desires
Initiate, expand, and maintain strong networks and relationships with current and potential clients, designers, civic groups, and related firms and individuals to generate new and continuing business leads
Plan and coordinate marketing function that is consistent with strategic direction of the business
Negotiate contract terms in line with company goals and standards
Develop marketing plans, including organizational structure, marketing materials, market research, public relations, advertising strategy, project types, and other relative opportunities and goals
Create and maintain reports for the marketing function such as: leads management, contracts, project information database, backlog report, schedules, etc
Travel required based on business needs
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in industrial construction or related industry required, preferably for a general contractor (GC)
8+ years of experience in business development with experience leading a team
Experience in public relations, advertising, marketing, and/or communications
Knowledge of construction practices and development problems including pricing, costing, estimating, preconstruction, and fee structures
Proven history of direct sales and leading a team managing multiple key accounts and delivering a value-added service before and after the sale
Highly skilled in developing a sales plan to reach strategic goals
Excellent leadership skills to coach, lead, motivate, and develop a team
Enjoyment in the art of deal making and salesmanship
Ability to quickly build rapport and influence
Self-motivated and results-driven
Extremely organized and comfortable multi-tasking
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Rewarding Bonus Program
Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Fully Paid Parental Leave
Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards
Company
The Weitz Company
The Weitz Company, a subsidiary of Orascom Construction PLC, is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-09-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Kevin McClain
President & CEO
Recent News
Corridor Business Journal
2025-10-31
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