Business Development Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Drive strategic business development efforts to support SEH’s growth ambitions and market priorities.

• Build and sustain relationships with current and potential clients, industry partners, community influencers, and key stakeholders.

• Identify, assess, and pursue opportunities that align with SEH’s strategic vision and client-centered focus.

• Collaborate with client service managers, market leaders, and technical experts to enhance client connections.

• Create and implement strategic account plans that foster client growth, service expansion, and increased market visibility.

• Analyze market trends, industry changes, and client requirements to pinpoint emerging opportunities and growth tactics.

• Represent SEH at industry gatherings, professional organizations, conferences, and community involvement initiatives.

• Assist with proposals, client presentations, interviews, and other business development efforts.

• Act as a trusted advisor and champion for clients while showcasing SEH’s services and expertise.

• Strengthen existing client relationships and develop new business prospects to drive revenue growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in business development, client engagement, strategic sales, account management, or market expansion within the architecture, engineering, environmental, construction, or professional services sectors.

• Proven track record in developing client relationships and achieving tangible business growth.

• Demonstrated ability to recognize opportunities, formulate strategies, and transform relationships into enduring business partnerships.

• Strong knowledge of public-sector, infrastructure, or related consulting markets.

• Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to align client needs with service offerings and organizational goals.

• Exceptional communication, networking, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.

• Proven capability to establish and maintain strategic client accounts and long-term business relationships.

• High degree of professional judgment, initiative, and accountability.

• Ability to operate independently while contributing to broader organizational growth objectives.

• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets SEH’s Driving Program standards.

• Successful completion of a post-offer background check that satisfies company requirements.

• Must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employee-owned; employees participate in the company’s success.

• Career advancement through ongoing education, licensure/certification, skills enhancement, and technical training.

• Work arrangements designed to support work/life balance.

• Flexible holiday options.

• Paid Family Leave.

• Access to support and resources for professional growth and learning.