Business Development-"Client Executive"

Kimmel & Associates

Business Development-"Client Executive"

New Orleans, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About the Company

    The company is a leading construction company delivering complex, high-profile projects across multiple market sectors throughout the Southeast. The company specializes in innovative construction solutions for clients in mission-critical and commercial environments, with project experience that includes data centers, healthcare facilities, financial institutions, commercial developments, and other large-scale construction projects.

    With a strong reputation for quality, client service, and execution, the company continues to expand its presence across a five-state region and is seeking an accomplished business development professional to help drive strategic growth.

    About the Position

    The company is seeking a seasoned Business Development – Client Executive to lead growth initiatives and strengthen key client relationships throughout the region. This highly visible position combines strategic business development with account management responsibilities, serving as both a hunter and a farmer within the organization.

    Approximately 50% of the role will focus on identifying, pursuing, and securing new business opportunities, while the remaining 50% will be dedicated to cultivating, expanding, and maintaining relationships with existing clients and strategic partners.

    The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the construction industry, strong relationship-building skills, and a proven track record of generating revenue through both new client acquisition and account growth.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop and execute strategic business development plans to support company growth objectives.
    • Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities across targeted market sectors.
    • Build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, consultants, and key industry stakeholders.
    • Manage and expand existing client accounts, ensuring exceptional service and long-term partnership growth.
    • Lead client engagement efforts throughout the sales cycle, from opportunity identification through contract award.
    • Collaborate with operations, preconstruction, and executive leadership teams to develop winning pursuit strategies.
    • Maintain a strong market presence through networking, industry events, and professional associations.
    • Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities within the region.
    • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and strategic partners.

    Requirements

    • 10–15 years of progressive business development experience within the construction industry.

    • Demonstrated success generating new business and managing strategic client relationships.

    • Strong network of industry contacts and decision-makers within commercial construction markets.

    • Experience working on projects such as:

      • Data Centers
      • Healthcare Facilities
      • Banking/Financial Institutions
      • Commercial Construction Projects
    • Construction-related degree preferred but not required.

    • Equivalent industry experience will be strongly considered.

    Benefits

    Compensation

    • Base Salary: $175,000 – $225,000
    • Performance-Based Bonus Opportunity

    Additional Benefits

    • Comprehensive benefits package
    • Relocation assistance available
    • Opportunity to join a growing and respected construction organization
    • Significant impact on regional growth strategy
    • Executive-level visibility and career advancement opportunities