Job Title
Client Service Business Development Project Management
Job Description Summary
Business development managers are primarily responsible for driving business growth and duties vary on a day-to-day basis. Typical responsibilities include: Creating development plans and forecasting sales targets and growth projections. Identifying market opportunities through meetings networking and other channels.
Job Description
About the Role:
- Lead Generation & Prospecting:
- Identify and target potential clients including general contractors developers architects and other key stakeholders in the construction industry.
- Research market trends and competitor activity to identify emerging business opportunities and areas of growth.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of leads through networking referrals industry events and online platforms.
- Client Relationship Management:
- Establish and nurture strong relationships with current and prospective clients to understand their needs and position the company as a trusted partner.
- Coordinate client meetings presentations and follow-up communications to ensure long-term partnerships.
- Develop and implement customer retention strategies to maintain existing business.
- Proposal & Bid Preparation:
- Collaborate with the operations and project management teams to prepare high-quality proposals and bids that align with client requirements.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of proposals including cost estimates project timelines and company capabilities.
- Sales Strategy & Market Expansion:
- Develop and implement business development strategies to expand the companys market share in the construction management sector.
- Work closely with senior management to define sales targets revenue goals and expansion strategies.
- Monitor and analyze industry trends to position the company effectively in both local and regional markets.
- Negotiation & Closing:
- Lead negotiations with potential clients to secure contracts and agreements.
- Assist in finalizing project scopes timelines and budgets to ensure successful deal closure.
- Work closely with legal and financial teams to ensure all contractual obligations are met.
- Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination:
- Coordinate with the marketing operations and project management teams to ensure the companys service offerings are effectively communicated and delivered.
- Support project teams in delivering on client expectations during the execution phase.
- Reporting & Performance Metrics:
- Maintain accurate records of business development activities client communications and project statuses.
- Provide regular reports to senior management on sales performance market insights and growth opportunities
About You:
- Construction Management Civil Engineering Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in business development sales or project management within the construction or construction management industry.
- Proven track record of successfully generating leads securing contracts and expanding business opportunities.
- Strong understanding of construction management processes terminology and industry standards.
- Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proficient in CRM software MS Office and other business development tools.
- Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
Why join Cushman & Wakefield
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;
- Being part of a growing global company;
- Career development and a promote from within culture;
- An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion
Were committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal professional and technical capabilities and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.
We have a vision of the future where people simply belong.
Thats why we support and celebrate inclusive causes not just on days of recognition throughout the year but every day. We embrace diversity across race colour religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.
We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too join us.
INCO: Cushman & Wakefield