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MO/KS Water Business Development Manager
Kansas City, MO
Job Description
About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
Primary Responsibilities
This role will be working closely with the Missouri/Kansas Water Business Group Manager, the Regional Business Development Leaders, and Regional Market Sector Leads. This position is responsible for identifying, developing, and directing clients' business opportunities across our four market sectors: including Drinking Water, Wastewater, Federal Water, and Water Resource Management in Missouri and Kansas. Duties include maintaining and expanding existing client relationships, identifying, establishing, and nurturing relationships with new target clients, developing market networks, forecasting and positioning the firm for project pursuits that result in selection and award, as well as leading project pursuits including the development of winning strategies, preparation of proposals and presentations, quality review, and coaching presentation teams. The Water Business Development Manager is also responsible for market analysis and strategic plan development. The selected candidate will need excellent writing, presentation, and speaking skills.
Specific duties and responsibilities:
- Identify and qualify leads that outline a path to achieving annual sales goals
- Achieve area sales goals
- Manage area business development and marketing budgets
- Manage client relationship management and financial systems to inform reporting metrics and dashboards
- Maintain a strong understanding of the market trends and drivers impacting our clients
- Develop annual and long-term strategic plans within established company direction and goals, including creating growth initiatives and prioritizing strategic investments
- Implement key growth initiatives and investments as defined in annual and long-term strategic plans
- Serve as a Client Manager (for assigned accounts), which includes maintaining strong client relationships and a deep understanding of the client's organization, trends/drivers, and upcoming opportunities.
- Develop and implement client plans, including long-term strategies to capture market share, as assigned Develop business relationships with teaming partners
- Implement go/no-go decision process in accordance with HDR's Matrix of Authority
- Lead pursuit teams in creating and implementing effective win strategies (capture planning)
- Engage the appropriate project management and technical talent in pursuit of teams
- Participate in pursuit teams to develop persuasive proposals and interview materials
- Participate in quality reviews of the proposal and interview materials
- Coach interview teams to be effective at delivering key messages during interview presentations
- Facilitate debriefs to identify improvement opportunities and to measure overall competitiveness
- Recognize and celebrate the pursuit of successes and milestones
- Direct content marketing campaigns to strengthen our brand, increase our visibility, and showcase our thought leaders.
- Retain, develop, and supervise business development and marketing employees, as assigned
- Identify candidates to fill management, technical, business development and marketing positions
- Train and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practices
- Solicit and act on formal and informal client feedback
- Understand and apply HDR's risk management approach when pursuing new business opportunities
- Actively participate in professional associations to elevate HDR's brand in target markets
- Articulate HDR's capabilities and competitive advantages
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering (preferred), professional, or related field.
- 7 years of experience with program development, pursuit management, and client relationship development in the water consulting industry.
- Proven business development success in the water consulting industry.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Existing network of clients in the Missouri and Kansas areas is beneficial.
- Experienced in the development and management of diverse teams.
- Willingness to travel including overnight trips.
- Commitment to HDR's core values of quality work and continuous improvement.
- Commitment to being an active participant in HDR's employee-owned culture.
Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
Primary Location: United States-Missouri-Kansas City
Other Locations: United States-Missouri-Columbia, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Missouri-Springfield
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin
Job Posting: May 3, 2024
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.
CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.
At HDR, health and safety matters.
For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.
If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
7+ years
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