Regional Market Leader

Regional Market Leader, North Carolina Region

ms consultants, inc.

Raleigh, North Carolina

ms is seeking a dynamic, well-connected leader our North Carolina region as Regional Market Leader. This high-impact role is designed for a relationship-driven leader with a strong background in the water industry, deep business development experience, and a proven ability to expand market presence across the state.

As the senior leader for the region, you will define and execute regional growth strategies with a primary focus on advancing our Water Business Unit. You will cultivate key client relationships, identify and pursue new opportunities, and strengthen ms consultants’ presence throughout North Carolina. While water will be the primary area of focus, this role also serves as a representative of the full capabilities of the firm, supporting growth and visibility for our Transportation and Architecture practices and promoting the value of our integrated services to clients and communities across the region.

As the face of ms in North Carolina, you will serve as a brand ambassador, opening doors, building strategic partnerships, and transforming opportunities into successful pursuits. You will play a key role in elevating our market presence, strengthening client relationships, and positioning the company for long-term growth across all service lines.

If you are an established industry leader with a passion for water, a broad understanding of infrastructure and development markets, and a desire to represent a growing multidisciplinary firm at the highest level, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development and execution of a regional growth strategy aligned with corporate objectives
• Build and sustain senior level relationships with public sector leaders, decision makers, and industry partners across North Carolina
• Identify, pursue, and win new business while strengthening and expanding existing client partnerships
• Partner with Business Unit Vice Presidents to align resources, streamline processes, and deliver integrated solutions
• Represent ms as the senior brand ambassador at industry events, conferences, and executive forums
• Provide strategic revenue forecasts and client insights to the Chief Growth Officer
• Monitor market trends, funding programs, and infrastructure priorities to position the firm for long-term success
• Oversee the regional market ensuring alignment with company culture, performance standards, and delivery excellence
• Champion all regional water initiatives from strategic planning to monitoring the execution by the technical team of complex water and wastewater related infrastructure projects
• Lead the development of winning proposals, compelling presentations, and competitive budgets for all water projects

What You'll Bring:

• A strong track record of success in business development, strategic growth, and client leadership
• A collaborative, hands-on leadership style with a focus on accountability, mentorship, and results
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills at executive levels
• A passion for delivering high quality, community-focused infrastructure solutions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required
• Relevant years of experience in a technical consulting firm or related industry
• Progressive leadership experience, including business development and team oversight
• Willingness to travel across North Carolina and to corporate headquarters as needed

Why Choose ms consultants?

We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your personal and professional journey, ms has you covered.

We know work-life balance is important and offer paid time off and flexible work schedules for when you need it, in addition to company paid holiday. Our focus on work-life balance also includes a hybrid work option, giving you the flexibility to work in the office and at home. We’re also able to offer full-time remote work for select position, depending on the role and work requirement.

Our Mission:

By investing in our people, we create comprehensive solutions for communities and clients.

Our Vision:

Our vision is to shape a better tomorrow.

Our Values:

We are accountable. We foster collaboration. We stand for inclusion. We are committed to excellence. We are passionate about our work.

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