CESO
architecture and engineering
BusinessDevelopmentDirector
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“Business Development Director at CESO. Skills: Client strategy, Relationship development, Revenue generation. Develop regional growth strategies. Execute regional growth strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive regional growth; Expand existing client relationships; Develop new opportunities; Position CESO for success
Industry & Context.
30-50% travel expected, Occasional overnight stays
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree required, Minimum 8 years business development experience, Computer skills for timesheet data, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Experience using enterprise CRM system, Ability to analyze pipeline data
Nice to Have
8 years progressive business development experience within A/E/C industry
What You'll Do.
Develop regional growth strategies
Execute regional growth strategies
Identify key client relationships
Cultivate key client relationships
Manage key client relationships
Identify emerging markets
Identify emerging clients
Identify emerging project opportunities
Translate insights into strategies
Lead go/no-go evaluations
Lead prospect qualification
Lead positioning for pursuits
Maintain external presence
Collaborate with Marketing
Develop client-centric messaging
Develop pursuit strategies
Develop interview approaches
Champion disciplined CRM use
Provide market intelligence
Provide competitive insight
Build internal relationships
Support pursuit-to-delivery transitions
Represent CESO at functions
Support firm initiatives
Assist with onboarding staff
Mentor market-facing staff
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Market and Service Line Leaders; Clients and market leadership; Internal delivery teams; Marketing team; Technical teams; Operational teams; Leadership teams
Communication Scope
Client-centric messaging; Interview approaches
Full Job Description
## Description Are you seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? CESO is a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm. CESO has the opportunity for you to develop your career. We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service – to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of “empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients’ visions to life,” so if this speaks to you, let’s connect! At CESO, the Business Development (BD) Director is a senior market-facing leader responsible for driving regional growth through client strategy, relationship development, and pursuit leadership across CESO’s targeted markets. This position focuses on expanding existing client relationships, identifying and developing new opportunities, and positioning CESO for long-term success in the commercial, industrial, residential, and public works sectors with the Central Florida region. The BD Director serves as a key connector between clients, market leadership, and internal delivery teams, ensuring CESO’s capabilities are aligned with market needs and strategic growth objectives. ## Primary Responsibilities Partner with Market and Service Line Leaders to develop and execute regional and sector-based growth strategies aligned with firm-wide goals. Identify, cultivate, and manage key client relationships with decision-makers, influencers, and industry partners. Proactively identify emerging markets, clients, and project opportunities, translating insights into actionable pursuit strategies. Lead or support go/no-go evaluations, prospect qualification, and positioning for high-priority pursuits. Maintain a strong external presence through industry events, professional organizations, and targeted networking. Collaborate closely with Marketing to develop client‑centric messaging, pursuit strategies, and interview approaches. Champion disciplined use of the
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