Business Development Senior Manager

$100,000 - $130,000/Yr

Brailsford & Dunlavey - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Brailsford and Dunlavey is seeking an experienced business development senior manager to join our growing team in Washington, DC. Are you someone who prides themselves on being meticulous and ambitious? Are you driven by intellectual curiosity and pursuing a more challenging and rewarding career path? Do you desire to work in a collaborative, high-performance environment with leadership committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion? If these qualities align with your values, B&D is the place for you! Find a balanced work-life routine with our hybrid work setup, which includes remote and on-site options. The candidate must live within a reasonable commuting distance to our Washington, DC, office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee developing, writing, and designing proposals, RFP responses, and other client-facing documents.
• Ensure that all materials align with the firm's brand and effectively communicate the value proposition.
• Utilize Adobe InDesign and other graphic design software to create professional, visually appealing proposals, presentations, and marketing materials.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, analyze competitor strategies, and understand client sectors.
• Translate findings into actionable strategies that drive business growth.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, project teams, and technical staff, to gather insights and information for proposals and presentations.
• Mentor and guide junior staff members in business development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development within a professional services environment (architecture, engineering, consulting, law, etc.).
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign for proposal and presentation design is required.
• Proven track record of successful business development strategies, and proposal development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and compellingly.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in CRM software and data analysis tools is an advantage.
• Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction and ethical business practices.
• Proven adaptability, flexibility, and creativity.
• Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional work environment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, gender identity, cultural, disability, and ethical backgrounds.

Nice-to-haves

• A master's degree or additional certification in business development or a related area is a plus.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, prescription, and dental insurance premiums for employees and their children.
• Vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Growth opportunities.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Mentorship programs.
• Work/life balance.