The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire a Business Development Manager for its corporate office in Sharon Center, Ohio (Medina County).

Position summary: Collaborate with the Vice President - Business Development with a focus on supporting the Company-wide business development needs ensuring an ongoing source of client revenue and a positive Company image in the community.

Expected Outcomes:

• Strong relationships are built and maintained with Industrial, K-12, healthcare, collegiate, municipal, heavy civil and waterway clients.
• Profitable work is secured.
• Clients have a positive experience when dealing with Ruhlin.
• Ruhlin is a recognized name, held in high regard both industry and community wide.
• Effective communication with the Vice President - Business Development and other Company employees.

Position Responsibilities:

Business Development

• Grow business through the identification and development of prospects from current clients, referral leads, and other sources.
• Research, identify, and develop client contacts regarding potential new work through research, phone calls, cold calls, promotional literature, etc.
• Maintain a prospect tracking system.
• Leverage relationships with existing and potential clients/owners; identify opportunities for additional business.
• Take a leadership role in developing key business partnerships; actively participate in industry and civic events to promote Ruhlin s exposure, market share/penetration, sales, and corporate philosophy.
• Prepare responses to request for proposals and request for qualifications with input from assigned project employees; write new content for proposal customization as needed.
• Prepare presentations in coordination with assigned project employees.

Marketing

• Assist in the development and implementation of the strategic marketing plan and the department budget.
• Perform business development and marketing activities for various market segments.
• Assist with the development of proposals, presentations, and brochure materials.

Administrative

• Prepare clear, concise, and informative reports, correspondence, and other written material.
• Identify new methodologies, technologies, and trends in the construction industry to keep the Company competitive in the marketplace; monitor competitors.

General

• Perform additional assignments as directed by the Vice President - Business Development.
• Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in A/E/C, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year s sales/marketing experience preferred.
• Ability to learn to forecast, formulate and implement strategic business plans.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and sales skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of individuals including business owners and senior executives.
• Ability to travel periodically and attend meetings and functions outside of normal work hours.
• Ability to gather and interview Ruhlin employees and compose new language for proposals.
• Commitment to Company values.

About The Ruhlin Company
The Ruhlin Company was founded on a corporate philosophy of partnership. Since 1915, we have created cooperative relationships with our clients by listening closely to their needs and successfully translating their visions into reality. Ruhlin has a national reputation as a construction services leader. Ruhlin offers a wide variety of construction services including general contractor, construction management, design/build, owners' agent, estimating/preconstruction services.

The Ruhlin Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), 401k match, Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability coverage, paid vacation and sick days.

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in Ohio's Drug Free Safety Program