Director - Business Development & Marketing
Job Description
Director - Business Development & Marketing leads strategy, growth, and brand for B&D Industries, owning the full business development lifecycle and overseeing marketing to drive revenue, competitive positioning, and long-term growth.
Responsibilities
- Form and drive growth initiatives aligned with the Board of Directors and Executive Team goals
- Lead with ethics, strategy, and inspiration, guiding the team and organization
- Provide strategic guidance and transparent reporting to the Board and Executive Team on pipeline health, market trends, and departmental performance
- Build and sustain trust-based relationships across all levels including employees, clients, partners, vendors, and subcontractors
- Design scalable business plans that balance cost efficiency with proactive market development
- Identify and solve complex business challenges with a bias toward action, ensuring resilience and sustainable growth
- Attract, develop, and retain top talent within the Business Development and Marketing teams to support the mission, vision, and values
- Create meaningful professional development pathways and growth opportunities for team members
- Champion accountability and a culture of ownership, making decisions that prioritize long-term success, drive service delivery innovation, and foster profitable growth
- Pursue new partnerships, markets, industries, and growth opportunities aligned with strategic goals
- Maintain deep competitive intelligence, understand the landscape, identify differentiators, and leverage them in every pursuit
- Lead go/no-go decisions by reviewing bid documents, assessing risk, and aligning pursuits with strategic goals
- Oversee the preparation, quality, and timely submission of technical proposals and pre-qualification packages
- Cultivate and strengthen key relationships to create measurable competitive advantages in proposals and procurement
- Actively generate, monitor, and close business opportunities while delivering an exceptional client experience from first touch to project completion
- Collaborate with Operations, Ownership, and cross-functional leadership to shape project strategy and approach
- Partner with executives and senior leaders to develop and refine the annual tactical business plan
- Leverage financial performance data across customers, market verticals, and project types to inform pursuit strategy, resource allocation, and growth priorities
- Analyze labor availability, bench strength, and workforce capacity across served markets; coordinate with Operations to align business development with talent and resources
- Monitor and report on KPIs such as revenue by vertical, win rates, client profitability, and market share to guide smarter go/no-go decisions and planning
- Own the development and oversight of B&D's CRM to ensure accurate pipeline tracking, client engagement history, and activity reporting
- Drive CRM adoption and data discipline across BD and marketing teams to provide leadership with real-time visibility into pipeline health and forecasted revenue
- Use market intelligence, economic trends, and regional labor data to identify opportunities and position B&D ahead of the competition
- Lead brand strategy and public image, including the website, social media, sponsorships, advertising, trade shows, and community engagement
- Develop and deploy marketing campaigns, promotional tools, and content that reinforce B&D's market position and generate leads
- Engage with industry associations, charitable organizations, and civic groups to elevate B&D's presence inside and outside the construction community
- Ensure all marketing materials reflect B&D's standards of quality and professionalism
- Coordinate and develop the Marketing & Communications Manager, Business Development Manager, and other personnel with coaching and performance guidance
- Lead regular cross-functional meetings for business development, marketing, and estimating to ensure alignment and momentum
- Serve as a connective leader across departments to align operations, estimating, and marketing with client needs
- Keep leadership informed on activities, goals, priorities, pipeline status, and key accomplishments
- Ensure all duties align with B&D's mission, vision, values, safety standards, and company policies
- Provide strategic support and mentorship to B&D's protégé companies
- Physical demands include long hours sitting, using a computer, standing, pulling/pushing, walking, lifting, and climbing
- Travel may be required as needed
- Other duties, activities, and responsibilities may vary and change as assigned
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Business Development, Marketing, or a closely related discipline, preferably in construction, engineering, or project-based industries
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- Demonstrated experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics) including implementation, optimization, and team adoption
- Proven ability to lead teams, develop strategy, and deliver measurable growth outcomes
Technologies
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Microsoft Dynamics
Benefits
- Robust 401(k) program with safe harbor and profit share (no match required)
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO
- 8 paid holidays
- Collaborative and supportive culture
Location
Albuquerque, NM (onsite)
Job Type
Full-time