Business Development Manager - Cincinnati, OH

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee‑owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee. We are currently seeking an experienced, self‑starter, goal‑oriented, successful sales professional to fill the role of Business Development Manager in our Cincinnati region. As a Business Development Manager, your goal is to express ideas in a way that will build rapport with our current and new customers. You will help build new customer relationships and assist in managing key customer “partnerships” for long‑term business growth and success. What You Will Do Develop new business accounts to secure major construction contracts Strategically prospect, network, and research future construction project opportunities Work collaboratively with the Business Development team to create and implement strategic plans to generate business opportunities that result in achieved revenue objectives for the Cincinnati region Participate in industry and community organizations Continuously grow and develop your skills to lead project teams in selling high‑end conceptual services to executive level managers and buyers of large corporations and agencies Influence the performance of cross‑functional teams Make decisions based on Messer's long‑term growth philosophy and core values What You Will Bring 5+ years of business development / sales experience Bachelor's degree in business, construction, or related field Ability to work non‑traditional hours Business and community relationships in the Cincinnati area Knowledge/experience in a construction related industry Knowledge of Messer market segments is a plus Formal sales training experience and utilization of client relationship management (CRM) software preferred Proven track record developing business and long‑term client relations Abilities Possess all auditory, speaking and communicating capabilities. Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 lbs., seeing and reading. We build where we live, and it shows. When you take charge of your career through professional growth and collaboration, you can’t help but feel your impact on the community and the industry. And it’s what you can expect at Messer each day. In business since 1932 and employee‑owned since 1990, Messer is the commercial construction company committed to building better. Join Messer, where building with purpose is the foundation of everything we do. All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing a post‑offer/pre‑employment drug screen. Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Messer is committed to a diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr