Business Development & Marketing Lead

Essig Renovation & Design is seeking an experienced Business Development & Marketing Lead to strengthen the company’s presence in the Pittsburgh market and expand its client base. This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role that blends sales, networking, marketing execution, and community engagement, with an in-person work setup based in Pittsburgh, PA.

You will oversee the full progression of prospective clients, develop new qualified lead sources, and coordinate closely with internal teams to move opportunities forward. Alongside business development responsibilities, you will help drive marketing, branding, and social media content while supporting team efforts to capture project content.

What You’ll Do

• Manage prospective clients from initial inquiry through qualification, site visits, presentation of Essig’s Design-Build process, signed agreements, and initial payment.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, referral partners, industry professionals, and community contacts.
• Develop new sources of qualified project leads.
• Manage and maintain the company’s CRM and sales pipeline.
• Attend networking, community, and industry events across the Pittsburgh area.
• Coordinate prospective client meetings with Designers, Project Managers, Directors, and company leadership.
• Develop creative sales and business development strategies.
• Research competitors, market trends, and new opportunities.
• Develop and execute marketing and branding initiatives.
• Create and coordinate content for the company website and social media platforms.
• Engage with the online audience and help the team capture project content.
• Support company events, charitable initiatives, and community involvement.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in business development, direct sales, advertising, marketing, or a related role.
• Experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Design-Build, residential remodeling, interior design, or real estate is strongly preferred.
• Strong skills in relationship building, communication, sales, and organization.
• Experience with CRM systems and sales pipeline management.
• Knowledge of social media and digital marketing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, manage priorities, and follow through.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the greater Pittsburgh area.

Tools & Technologies

• CRM systems
• Microsoft Office

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000–$82,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with Essig paying 50% of the employee premium.
• Dependent coverage available at the employee’s expense.
• 72 hours of PTO in the first year, increasing up to 96 hours annually; unused PTO may carry over.
• 6 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 1 hour accrued for every 30 hours worked, up to 72 hours annually.
• 401(k) with a 1% employer match (and 401(k) matching is also listed in the benefits package).
• Employer-provided Short-Term Disability insurance.
• Optional Life, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• Optional Aflac benefits at company group rates.
• Additional listings include dental, disability, health, life, paid time off, and vision insurance.

Schedule & Travel

• Full-time role averaging 40–45 hours per week.
• Candidates should expect evening and weekend events.
• Regular local travel to prospective clients, jobsites, meetings, and community events, generally within about 30 miles of Essig headquarters.
• Work location: in person.

Salary range: $75,000.00 to $82,000.00 per year.

Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Experience: 10+ years.