Business Development Senior Specialist

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’ll serve as a subject matter expert across the organization, focusing on land development and related markets. Your role involves advising technical teams and project leads during client pursuits, leveraging your expertise in business development strategy. Additionally, you’ll lead initiatives such as outbound client capture plans, intelligence gathering, go/no-go decisions, and interview preparation. As the firm’s brand ambassador in the Southwest geography, you’ll naturally connect with people and the local community.

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. 
• Knowledge of engineering, construction, land development, 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 8 years’ experience in an architectural, engineering, or contractor business development role preferred
• Existing relationships within the private development industry in Arizona
• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, business, communications, public relations, engineering, or related field is required

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

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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