Business Development & Marketing Manager at Chesapeake Contracting Group, Baltimore, United States

The Business Development & Marketing Manager is essential for discovering new business prospects, advancing key projects, and amplifying brand recognition. This position connects marketing activities with business growth efforts, ensuring consistent messaging that supports organizational aims and promotes expansion and client involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the business development team in handling and qualifying incoming leads with prompt responses.
• Conduct research using online resources, AI tools, and industry databases to pinpoint potential partners, projects, and bidding opportunities.
• Update and manage the CRM system with contact details, notes, actions, and pursuits; analyze data for emerging chances.
• Collect and analyze market trends, forecasts, and intelligence to inform strategic choices and targeting.
• Perform competitor research on activities, shares, and strategies to refine market entry approaches.
• Nurture ongoing relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and development contacts via consistent engagements.
• Assist executives with research, preparation, tracking, and follow-ups for development initiatives.
• Align outreach, branding, and media with business goals through marketing collaboration.
• Contribute to social media strategies on platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to match company narratives.
• Help create marketing materials, releases, newsletters, and campaigns to enhance visibility.
• Maintain website and digital channels to sustain brand and relationship stories.
• Support execution of campaigns tied to mission and development priorities.
• Aid in preparing proposals, presentations, and statements for pursuits and meetings.
• Participate in internal and client meetings by readying materials, noting details, and capturing actions.
• Collaborate with development and preconstruction teams for up-to-date, engaging proposal content.
• Manage regional calendars for meetings, events, and deadlines.
• Coordinate planning for industry events, tradeshows, conferences, and company activities.
• Facilitate representation or coordination at networking and partner engagements.
• Promote cross-team communication among development, marketing, and operations for unified strategies.
• Support internal branding efforts to embody culture and attract talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field preferred
• 3–5 years in marketing, business development coordination, or similar role
• Experience in construction, real estate, engineering, or professional services advantageous
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities
• Proficiency in CRM systems like Insightly and relevant marketing/BD tools
• Excellent organization to handle multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
• Comfort with tech-driven marketing tools and social media
• Attention to detail in researching and synthesizing market data
• Proactive and self-driven, working independently or in teams
• Problem-solving via creative and principled marketing approaches
• Outgoing nature with enthusiasm for building relationships and sharing brand stories

Benefits And Growth

• Flexible work environment
• Advanced technology for tasks
• Modern office spaces
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K matching, and wellness programs
• Pathways for career advancement and leadership development