BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

About Us

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. (SDE) is an Engineering and Consulting Firm guided by our core values of integrity, quality, client focus, and effective communication. We’re expanding our team and opening new offices to provide responsive, innovative solutions to clients in eastern Pennsylvania.

From single engineering solutions to integrated systems design, our team brings together cross-disciplinary expertise in municipal, water/wastewater, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing to solve complex problems. What sets SDE, Inc. apart is not just our technical capabilities, but our commitment to long-term client partnerships. We don’t just design projects — we engineer trust, performance, and excellence into everything we do. We embrace our tagline, “A Passion for Engineering Excellence.” This mantra goes beyond words on paper – it represents our commitment to building stronger communities.

At SDE, we strive to create an organization where people want to work. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensures, competitive benefits, and bonus plans, while supporting your professional and personal growth.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Business Development Manager is focused on creating long-term growth opportunities for the company by developing and executing strategic business development initiatives in prioritized market sectors alongside firm leadership.  In addition, the position will also focus on proposals / qualifications management, marketing and social media management, and employee recruitment management.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching industries and market trends to identify new business opportunities and creating step-by-step plans to enter new markets or launch new services.
• Run a lead-generation and follow-up program to prioritize and capture new clients, initiate contact with prospective clients and facilitate introduction meetings.
• Maintain the business development database and track opportunities.
• Keeping company leadership informed on business development progress by preparing marketing, sales, and forecast reports.
• Analyze requests for proposals/qualifications, lead strategy sessions, and develop key themes for company pursuits.
• Lead the assembly, writing, layout, and design of customized, aesthetically compelling RFQ/RFP responses.
• Develop, update, and curate marketing and proposal assets, including firm profiles, project cut sheets and photography, staff resumes, and technical proposal masters.
• Identify opportunities and manage submissions for industry awards.
• Manage the company website, print and social media content.
• Direct staff contributions for social media and web content.
• Manage brochures, swag, and advertising campaigns.
• Foster a team-oriented environment and uphold the company’s values.
• Must exemplify high standards of quality and excellence in performing the duties of the position
• Maintain professional certifications in fields of expertise, as needed.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or related field of study.
• Certifications: Optional credentials such as project management certifications (PMP) or the American Marketing Association (AMA) are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) to five (5) year’s job-related experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
• Advanced knowledge with Social Media Platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc) and software (WordPress, Canva, Adobe, etc).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact professionally with clients and other external sources.

EEO Statement

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to equality in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.