Business Development Specialist (Ohio)

MN Business Development professionals are a primary source of new business opportunities and broadening the firm’s footprint. They are responsible to identify opportunities and then work with Project Managers, the Marketing team, National Business Development Leader and other key representatives to develop a strategy to win the work. They are responsible for fostering the opportunity from the identification of the lead to the celebration of the win.

Ohio Business Development Lead

OHIO Focus

 Qualifications

• Minimum five to ten years of experience in business development, architectural sales, or a related field
• Proven track record of success in generating new leads and securing new business
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Positive, confident, detail-oriented, and proactive, with ability to take ownership, organize work tasks, and manage multiple deadline-driven efforts
• Shows consistent initiative while being a team player
• Excitement to get out and be aggressive in the market
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify and qualify new business opportunities in the Ohio region, aligning with the firm's expertise and strategic goals.
• Drive growth through new business opportunities and the renewal/extension of existing opportunities within our accounts
• Develop and implement a comprehensive business development plan, including lead generation and tracking strategies, relationship building, and timely follow-up
• Network at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations to promote the firm's services and capabilities
• Assist with proposal development, interview preparation, and presentations, highlighting the firm's unique value proposition
• Stay current on industry trends, competitor activity, and relevant construction/market projects in the Ohio focus.
• Work with other National Business Development Leader to develop a business plan, lead generation, relationship building, and market saturation.
• Manage client-focused strategies that respond to client challenges and issues and create a competitive advantage for the firm to obtain the work successfully
• Travel may be necessary – Ohio regional focus
• Tasks may evolve

Why Moody Nolan?

Our culture
Moody Nolan is a diverse workplace, founded on the principles of equity and inclusion. We believe the best designs come from divergent perspectives working together toward a common goal. We pursue design excellence and use architecture as a catalyst to uplift and empower communities.

With 12 offices nationwide, we champion one another to achieve career aspirations while balancing the demands of life. We’re always looking for new talent to join us in creating the future of design.

What we do
We practice responsive architecture and responsible citizenship— designing solutions unique to our clients, community and the environment. We listen intently and analyze creatively to design spaces that reflect the culture of our clients and the communities they serve. As responsible citizens, we design spaces that prioritize human health and protect the Earth’s ecosystems.

We believe in leading by example— its why our firm is diverse by design. As the largest African American owned firm, equity and inclusion shape our firm culture and guide our design decisions. We challenge the status quo to create equitable design solutions that address systemic racism and inspire positive social change.

 

What we offer
Our employee benefits support you for the long term—from continuing education to retirement planning—we’re here to help you succeed.

We offer:
Paid Vacation and Wellness Time
9 paid Holidays
Parental & Related Leaves of Absence
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401K Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Accident and Critical Illness Programs
Section 125 Premium Program
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
Certification and Licensure Credit
Career Mentoring and Advancement
Transit and Parking Allowance

Sound like a good fit? We’d love to meet you.