Drive Business Growth
Take an active approach towards identifying new opportunities. Complete construction bids and monitor and manage bid activity. Coordinate and assist in the proposal process. Build a construction proposal template library that can be used by the entire sales department. Convince prospects and current customers to buy-in. Identify market opportunities. Create development plans and growth projects.
Conduct market and customer research
A construction business development manager must have strong analytical skills. It takes great research to bring a new prospect to the table, or convince a decision-maker about a new idea. A good business developer will conduct market analysis and get to know their competition. Knowing your competition helps you contribute towards the business growth factor. Being able to conduct effective research saves time. But it also gives you the necessary confidence to take the company to the next business level.
Manage collaboration at different levels
Collaboration at different levels include: estimators, customers, decision-makers, or contractors. Collaborate with estimators to get feedback and input on the bidding process. Also, establish long-lasting relationships with potential clients and prospects. In addition, build rapport with decision-makers in the company to get approval for business development. Also, keep close collaboration with contractors and subcontractors for an on-time project outcome. Master collaboration with all stakeholders involved in the project, for a successful outcome.
Adopt excellent communication
Say the right thing at the right moment. To have a smooth collaboration with all stakeholders involved, make sure you communicate. It is crucial to know how to communicate and send the right message across. Tailor communication for all levels within the company and adjust based on needs.