Business Development Representative – Commercial Construction

XXL Construction5 months ago
Houston, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Business Development Representative – Commercial Construction

Location: Houston, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us

We are a growing commercial construction company specializing in tenant improvements, ground-up construction for retail and restaurant projects, and commercial remodeling. Our team is known for delivering high-quality projects on schedule while building strong, long-term client relationships.

We are looking for a driven Business Development Representative to help expand our client base and strengthen partnerships within the commercial construction industry.

Position Overview

The Business Development Representative will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with key decision-makers, and driving revenue growth. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who understands the commercial construction space and thrives in a relationship-focused sales environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in retail, restaurant, and commercial construction sectors
  • Build and maintain relationships with property owners, developers, brokers, and tenants
  • Generate leads through networking, cold outreach, referrals, and industry events
  • Collaborate with estimating and project management teams to develop client proposals
  • Track and manage pipeline activity using CRM tools
  • Attend networking events, trade shows, and client meetings
  • Stay informed on market trends, competitors, and upcoming construction opportunities
  • Represent the company professionally and effectively in all client interactions

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of business development or sales experience in commercial construction
  • Proven track record of generating leads and closing deals
  • Strong knowledge of tenant improvement and ground-up construction projects
  • Established network within the commercial real estate or construction industry (preferred)
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Highly self-motivated, goal-oriented, and results-driven
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary + commission/bonus structure
  • Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunities for career growth within a growing company

Why Join Us?

  • Work with a respected team in a high-demand industry
  • Opportunity to directly impact company growth
  • Strong pipeline of projects and supportive leadership

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced business development professional with a passion for commercial construction, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Required Skills

Commercial Construction
Sales
Lead Generation
Negotiation
Communication
Networking
Business Development
Client Relations
Presentation
CRM Tools