Business Development Coordinator - Land Development

Business Development Coordinator - Land Development

Westwood Professional Services Inc.

Westwood Professional Services Inc.is seeking a Business Development Coordinatorto join our Land Development team in the DFW area. The primary responsibilities for the Business Development Coordinator include implementing the strategic plan and business development initiatives for the commercial institutional and residential markets. Westwood is looking for a self-starter with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills strong organization skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Works with directors service leaders project managers and market leaders to develop market sector business development strategies.
• Leads client pursuit identification and due diligence. Researches identifies and initiates contact with prospective clients to build relationships and obtain project opportunities. Identifies and evaluates client opportunities strength stability project quality and reputation in the market.
• Responsible for managing client relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Responsible for selling all aspects of the represented business unit/market.
• Tracks business development opportunities and activities using the company CRM platform.
• Strategizes and plans client presentations.
• Manages event calendar (industry events professional organization events firm hosted events).
• Assist with the coordination of firm events (attendees sending invites and event information).
• Manages Professional Organization roster memberships sponsorships and event participation acrossthe company.
• Coordinate with the marketing team on marketing material and website updates.
• Maintains client holiday gift list communicates qualification for receiving a gift assists with gift selection and procures gifts.
• Assist with tracking of the business development budget and payment coordination.
• Manages sports ticket distribution and accounting.

• Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Outgoing friendly approachable (team player).
• Good reputation amongst peers clients and agencies.
• Works well with internal and external resources.
• Demonstrates active listening techniques.
• Proficient in computer software (Word Excel Outlook).
• Ability to be open to others ideas and willing to compromise.
• Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual.
• Capable of envisioning the clients goals.
• Ability to work within a team and make independent decisions.

• Bachelors Degree from a 4-year college or university.
• 2 years of demonstrated ability in building and maintaining a stable network within the AEC industry.
• Proven development of business relationships and strategic community involvement.
• Previous experience in Business Development Marketing Public Relations Communications or other role in the AEC industry.

• Previous experience working with AEC clients in the DFW market.

At Westwood our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid design resilient infrastructure and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation we stand at the forefront of our industry dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts retains and develops high performers. Our team values relationships innovation dedication initiative and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative One Team mentality yields superior outcomes
in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients success driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety sustainability and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives we enrich the lives of those we serve engage others within our industry and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2024 Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40 respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industrys top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.