Business Development Specialist

A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last.

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Looking for a Business Development Specialist I for Houston or Dallas, TX. location:

The Business Development Specialist I Assists the Group Leader, CRM’s and PM’s in maintaining and expanding a market presence for SSR through coordinating consistent connection with market contacts and clients and researching new connections, leads and other sources for new business. Administer and coordinate specific Business Development activities and tasks across the Group and Program, in alignment with the overall strategy, and generally serve as a resource to those who hold key client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help facilitate the maintenance of SSR’s business network , supporting consistent connection to market contacts and exiting clients, gathering information about potential projects early enough such that SSR can maximize positioning for consideration
• Identify potential client targets and work toward securing introductions and seeking new relationships
• Develop background research on markets and potential clients as well as information on leads and other projects
• Enter lead opportunities into Cosential and follow up on leads to determine and maintain viability
• Interface with marketing support staff on requested marketing materials to meet needs of existing and potential clients
• Provide regular Business Development reports of connections made in the market through Cosential
• Administer and review the Business Development strategies for the entire Program, including organizing, documenting performance, refining details and keeping contact files
• Assist in coordinating of informational presentations and other means to educate clients/prospects and their communities on SSR’s services
• Perform special projects and other business-related duties as requested
• Plan events with a Business Development focus" right

An ideal candidate will possess the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or combination of equivalent experience
• 5 years experience in customer service, marketing, sales or public relations
• ACE industry experience a must.
• Healthcare experience preferred;
• Must know pursuit process, strategy planning, & good relationship building
• 30-40% travel within the state.
• Experience in construction or engineering preferred
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of project proposal and submittal process

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Orientation/Identity

Our mission is to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Compensation package:

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Stock options
• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person