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Director of Business Development & Marketing
A growing professional services firm is seeking a Director of Business Development & Marketing to lead relationship development, market strategy, and growth efforts across Virginia and North Carolina.
This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities, and helping shape where a business goes next. You’ll work closely with leadership to strengthen existing client relationships, develop new ones, manage strategic pursuits, and position the firm for long-term growth.
What You’ll Do
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, prospects, and strategic partners
- Identify new business opportunities and help expand existing accounts
- Represent the firm at client meetings, conferences, and industry events
- Provide market intelligence and help guide growth strategy
- Lead and coordinate RFP, RFQ, and proposal pursuits
- Partner with leadership and technical teams on business development initiatives
- Support overall marketing strategy and client-facing materials
What We’re Looking For
- Business development and/or marketing experience within a professional services environment
- AEC, architecture, engineering, or construction experience strongly preferred
- Experience with relationship-driven business development
- Familiarity with RFPs, RFQs, proposals, and formal pursuit processes
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills
- Ability to balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout Virginia and North Carolina
Location
This is a hybrid/remote opportunity depending upon location. Candidates should be located near Williamsburg, VA or Raleigh, NC, with flexibility outside of client meetings and travel.
This is an opportunity to join a growing organization where you’ll have a meaningful voice in business strategy, market positioning, and future growth.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000