Company Overview:

Mortenson’s success is not a matter of luck; it’s a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service.

Our foundation and culture are based upon our values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service, and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.

It all starts with our extraordinary people and collaborative teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" over 41 times since 2002…

…What are you waiting for?

Summary: 

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Business Development Executive with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are vital, with attention to detail equally important. The Business Development Executive will partner with business unit market leaders in developing and supporting positioning strategies with existing and potential customers to win project work. 

Responsibilities:

Manage the positioning activities of the business development team

• Participate in strategic business planning; developing strategic positioning plan for company and project pursuits to win work 
• Create and produce internal and external communications, marketing/branding/advertising materials and presentations
• Coordinate prequalification efforts with targeted customers and partners
• Initiate customer feedback on proposals and presentations
• Function as the liaison between business development, pre-construction, and marketing
• Provide insight into market sectors; perform market trends analysis

Establish and nurture strategic business partnerships and customer relationships

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential partners including, but not limited to: targeted customers, design professionals, partner companies, community leaders, utilities, equipment manufacturers, and engineering firms
• Identify new market sector opportunities and potential future customers and convert them to contacts for market sector leaders 
• Become familiar with customer’s project estimates to facilitate discussion with customer
• Complete Request for Proposals with 100% accuracy and compliance with the owner’s specifications

Play an integral role with the development team 

• Take work direction, utilize training, and complete performance reviews
• Use the appropriate level of forethought and planning in decision making to assure project success

Qualifications:

• Proven customer relationship building skills, with developed local/regional business knowledge and relationships
• Proven knowledge and execution of successful marketing strategies
• Detail orientation sufficient for data entry, reporting, financial projections for sales and selections, and market analysis
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent CRM web application skills
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies 
• Minimum 10 years prior industry-related business development experience
• Current driver’s license
• Travel of up to 30% of time may be necessary to fulfill the objectives of the position.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.