Business Development Senior Specialist - job 1 of 2

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

As a Business Development Senior Specialist, you will advise employees and service area leadership on specific business development strategies to position the firm to be excellent at winning and closing work, by utilizing specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise regarding a specific area of business development. In addition, you will lead outbound client capture and intelligence gathering activities related to key targets and initiatives, grow select accounts and key relationships, improve the firm’s brand positioning, and assist technical teams in client introductions and positioning.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products
• Knowledge of engineering and business development terms
• Good interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to develop and foster effective professional relationships internally and externally
• Strong sales and negotiation skills
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a business development role
• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, business, communication, public relations, engineering, or related field is preferred

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Typical salary range for this position is $138,000 - 190,000, and is commensurate with experience relative to the position.

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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