Business Development Manager - East & West Coast Markets
Job Summary
The Business Development Manager (BDM) will be responsible for developing and executing growth strategies across the Eastern and Western United States. This role is focused on long-term revenue generation, strategic partnerships, and expanding US Traffic Control’s presence within utility, infrastructure, roadway construction, and industrial service markets.
This is a high-visibility role requiring a strategic, relationship-driven professional who can identify new business opportunities, secure master service agreements, develop key accounts, and position US Traffic Control as the preferred provider for utility contractors, municipalities, transportation agencies, and infrastructure construction firms.
Candidates must be based in or near Athens, Georgia, and able to travel extensively throughout assigned East and West Coast territories.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute business development strategies to drive growth across East and West Coast markets.
- Identify, pursue, and secure Master Service Agreements (MSAs), preferred vendor agreements, and strategic partnerships.
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships with utility companies, infrastructure contractors, transportation agencies, municipalities, and industrial service organizations.
- Generate new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, industry events, and relationship management.
- Lead and support RFP, RFQ, and bid response efforts to ensure competitive and compliant submissions.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities and industry trends.
- Collaborate with operations leadership to align customer demand with service capabilities and operational resources.
- Develop account penetration strategies designed to increase market share and profitability.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasting through CRM systems.
- Attend industry conferences, trade associations, customer meetings, and contractor networking events throughout assigned territories.
- Partner with senior leadership to support expansion into new geographic markets and service lines.