Director of Business Development, Construction

ARCO Companies
Cincinnati, OH
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with construction sales experience working in commercial, tenant improvement, higher education, medical office/outpatient, or life science/pharma sectors, with a strong emphasis on relationship-building and market research.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5-10 years of construction sales experience in niche commercial sectors
    — “5-10 years of new business development experience”
  • Individuals with a background in design-build and a track record of generating new business
    — “Highly prefer design-build experience”

Things to consider

  • This role involves up to 40% travel, which may require significant time away from Cincinnati
    — “Travel as needed, up to 40%”
  • Candidates should be prepared for a high level of client relationship development and market research activities
    — “Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate new business opportunities”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in commercial construction sales and niche market research on your resume
    — “Highly prefer direct construction sales experience in commercial, tenant improvement, higher education, medical office/outpatient, or life science/pharma sectors”
  • Highlight your ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in your interview responses
    — “Coordinate and manage the sales/proposal process with ARCO’s marketing, project management, and operations management teams”
  • Demonstrate proficiency with business development software like Salesforce or Pipedrive
    — “Proficiency in business development software (e.g. Salesforce, MS Dynamics, Pipedrive)”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • new client acquisition
  • market footprint expansion
  • sales plan execution
Typical background
construction salesbusiness development

Skills & requirements

Required

Business DevelopmentMarket AnalysisSales StrategyClient Relationship Management

Preferred

Construction SalesDesign-build

Stack & domain

Business DevelopmentConstruction SalesTenant ImprovementHigher EducationMedical OfficeLife ScienceDesign-buildSales Plan DevelopmentTrade Show ManagementAssociation MeetingsSales/proposal ProcessBusiness Development SoftwareMarket AnalysisEconomic FactorsLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingStrategic ThinkingTeam ManagementConstructionSales

About the role

Original posting from ARCO Companies via Greenhouse

About You:

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.

We are looking for a Director of Business Development to join our Cincinnati, Ohio office and pursue new clients nationally. Because ARCO is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why ARCO is truly the best place to build a career.

A Day in the Life:

Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate new business opportunities

Create and expand ARCO’s footprint and establish top of mind awareness 

Research and analyze key economic factors that may influence market activity within specific niche markets or geographic areas

Help develop and manage the execution of the sales plan

Attend trade shows and association meetings to stay abreast of market conditions, competition, and establish relationships with new clients and prospects

Coordinate and manage the sales/proposal process with ARCO’s marketing, project management, and operations management teams

Travel as needed, up to 40%

Necessary Qualifications:

5-10 years of new business development experience

Highly prefer direct construction sales experience in commercial, tenant improvement, higher education, medical office/outpatient, or life science/pharma sectors

Highly prefer design-build experience

Proficiency in business development software (e.g. Salesforce, MS Dynamics, Pipedrive)

What We Can Offer You:

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program

100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates

Traditional and Roth 401k

1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel

3 weeks of vacation

1-week paid volunteer leave each year and 100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child

Tuition reimbursement for associates

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MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets

Source: ARCO Companies careers (Greenhouse)

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