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Business Development Professional

$75k - $85k
Full-time

Acara Solutions


We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Business Development Professional to identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within the construction, real estate development, and mechanical contracting sectors. This role focuses on early-stage project identification, relationship-building with key decision-makers, and positioning the company as the preferred mechanical contractor for new construction, retrofit, and energy-efficiency projects. The ideal candidate will have strong market intelligence capabilities, industry knowledge, and the ability to build long-term strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Opportunity Identification

  • Identify and track new construction projects at the pre-bid stage
  • Monitor and analyze RFPs, tenders, and procurement postings
  • Map upcoming real estate and infrastructure developments
  • Identify retrofit and energy-efficiency upgrade opportunities
  • Research competitor positioning, strengths, and market strategies

Strategic Market Development

  • Develop targeted customer lists and market-entry strategies
  • Identify emerging markets aligned with company capabilities
  • Support the sales and estimating teams with strategic insights and opportunity prioritization
  • Strengthen company positioning in mechanical contracting and energy services

Relationship Management

Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers including:

  • Facility Managers, Property Managers, Project Managers
  • General Contractors
  • MEP Consultants
  • Architects
  • Developers
  • Procurement Heads
  • Government officials and political stakeholders

Strategic Partnerships

Develop and nurture partnerships with:

  • General contractors
  • HVAC equipment manufacturers and suppliers
  • Green building consultants
  • ESCOs (Energy Service Companies)
  • Property management firms
  • Maintenance supervisors and directors

Contract Strategy & Negotiation

  • Support strategy development for service contracts and maintenance agreements
  • Assist in negotiation and structuring of long-term service partnerships
  • Help position bundled mechanical and energy solutions

Core Objectives

  • Build sustainable, long-term client relationships
  • Position the company as the preferred mechanical contractor
  • Strengthen customer-focused sales strategies
  • Expand recurring revenue through service and maintenance agreements
  • Increase market share in construction and energy retrofit sectors

Target Salary: $75-85k w/ ability to double to $ 150-165k for OTE with commission/bonuses

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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