Business Development Manager
Job Location:
Herndon, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Drive growth. Build relationships. Shape opportunity.
Were looking for a Business Development Manager who sees beyond transactions to build lasting partnerships and doesnt just support growththey actively create it. This role sits at the center of strategy relationships and executionpartnering with leadership and project teams to identify opportunities open doors and win work by understanding what truly drives our clients: their vision challenges and goals.
If youre energized by connecting the dots between peoples ambitions and real opportunities and thrive in a fast-paced environment where insight becomes action wed like to talk. This is a high-impact role with real visibility driving projects from concept to completion.
What Youll Do:
Youll be a strategic partner to leadership and a relationship catalyst across teams:
- Partner with Business Development Leaders to shape and execute growth strategies
- Conduct market research and translate insights into actionable growth opportunities
- Build and maintain relationships with clients industry associations and business networks
- Cultivate opportunities through strategic vendor and subconsultant partnerships
- Partner with Office Leaders and Project Managers to identify and develop new opportunities
- Support the development of proposals presentations and RFP submissions
- Work cross-functionally with Marketing and project teams to position winning pursuits
- Identify evaluate and attend high-value industry and networking events
- Track and assess ROI on events recommending where to invest (and where not to)
- Facilitate introductions between clients partners and internal teams
- Support project pipeline tracking and site curation efforts
- Serve as a resource and mentor on business development best practices
- Assist in training and elevating BD capabilities across the organization
What You Bring:
- 5 years of business development or related experience
- Background in AEC (architecture engineering construction) or similar professional services (legal accounting finance) preferred
- Proven track record in market research opportunity development and building lasting client relationships
- Experience with CRM platforms (Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to connect authentically across all levels
- Strategic thinking combined with strong execution and follow-through
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to create opportunities and manage competing priorities
- Natural ability to bridge technical and business perspectives across diverse teams
- Genuine curiosity about what motivates clients and drives their decision-making
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering Business Communications or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Willingness to travel periodically
What Sets You Apart:
- You dont just wait for opportunitiesyou actively create them
- You innately understand how to turn relationships into revenue-driving opportunities
- You can move seamlessly between strategy and execution
- You bring energy curiosity and a genuine interest in the industry
Why This Role:
This is more than a typical business development roleits a chance to shape strategy build meaningful industry relationships and directly drive company growth. Youll collaborate with experienced leaders while having the autonomy to make your vision a reality.
Who You Are
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. Tell us your story; your unique perspective matters here.
Why Bohler
At Bohler we empower the ambitious to become the accomplished. Our purpose-driven culture connects driven professionals across disciplines and fosters collaboration growth and achievement. We provide land development consulting and site design services for commercial institutional and residential markets helping to transform communities for the better.
Compensation and Benefits
In addition to base pay we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) match of 1:1 up to 6%
- Paid time off and holidays
- Eligibility for bi-annual performance bonuses and annual salary reviews/adjustments
- Office and company-wide events that provide a fun atmosphere
- Wellness programs paid maternity/paternity leave bereavement leave life insurance and more
Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on employment status (full-time or part-time).
Work Authorization
Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Bohler does not sponsor petition-based employment visas that require formal USCIS filings such as H-1B or PERM-based green cards. Bohler may provide employer support letters for TN (Canadian or Mexican citizens) or E-3 (Australian citizens) when business needs permit. Please contact our recruiting team if you have questions about your eligibility for visa status.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Bohler is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability veteran status or any other status protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or participate in an interview please contact us at .
Required Experience:
Manager