Business Development Support Specialist

The Business Development Support Specialist coordinates the sales, design, and estimating stages of the proposal process.
S/he will be involved in coordinating project information, tracking the design and estimation of projects, and taking the lead in proposal creation.
The position works with assigned sales reps to help develop contacts and sales leads.
Essential Duties Identify bidding opportunities in multiple markets, review bid documents, and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
Track bidding success rate, deadlines, milestones, and other bid requirements.
Assist with generating submittals for approval by the customer.
Assist with the estimating of construction projects, including locating and pricing materials and vendor services in disparate geographic areas.
Assist with inbound and outbound calls.
Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
Track and analyze bid documents Maintain a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations Build first-class relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, and suppliers that reflect and support Marcus Construction’s core values Direct day-to-day construction project management planning and execution processes to meet project design requirements, schedules, and organizational financial objectives Monitor project milestones, changes, and technical status reports Manage strategic client and contractor relationships and establish clear lines of communication Respond to escalated project issues and coordinate solutions to maintain project delivery budgets and schedules Analyze project metrics to identify issues and propose operational improvements and cost savings for future projects Visibly support and uphold the company’s strong safety culture Education and Experience Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Information Systems 2+ years of experience in Sales, Business, or a similar role Construction background beneficial Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and CRM applications with a demonstrated understanding of how CRM is used in Sales.
Proficiency in HubSpot preferred.
Position Qualifications Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of prioritizing, problem-solving, and multi-tasking required Demonstrated understanding of sales performance metrics required Ability to identify actionable insights through data analysis to support data-driven business decisions required Experience creating reports, optimizing processes, managing dashboards, and software training required Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions Ability to drive continuous process improvement and efficiencies required General understanding of contracts and legal language required Flexible, collaborative demeanor with the ability to work independently Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent communicator Physical Demands/Working Environment The physical demands listed here represent those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Position involves sitting/standing at a computer for extended periods of time.
Occasional standing, bending, walking, and lifting are also required.
Employee must be able to communicate effectively in a typical office environment with a standard level of office noise, as well as during job site visits with potentially higher noise levels.
Employee may be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
In addition, employees must be able to move around prospective or current project sites.
This may include climbing ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, walking long distances, and climbing stairs.
The Marcus Mindset At Marcus Construction, we hold firm to the belief that enduring relationships are built on trust and integrity.
That starts with our greatest asset, our employees.
We foster an environment that encourages our team to challenge the status quo, inspiring them to make a positive impact not only within the workplace but also in the communities we proudly serve.
Anchored by this internal foundation, we prioritize excellence, safety, and quality, ensuring the delivery of exceptional experiences for our clients.
This mindset leaves a lasting impression, making our designs and buildings stand out as the best and our communities better places to live and work.
Benefit Package Marcus Construction believes in recognizing our talented and dedicated employees who go beyond our expectations to serve our customers, solve problems, and continually improve our business.
Our benefit package includes: 401k with Company Match Group Medical Plan NICE Healthcare (offers free services and Rx in some cases) Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Accounts Health Reimbursement Account Dental & Vision Insurance Group Term Life Insurance Company Paid Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Accident Insurance Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Tuition Reimbursement Service Awards Team Building Events Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening is required.
*The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the position.
This description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous incidental or similar duties that may be required from day to day.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.