Hdr

Hdr

HDR provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services for infrastructure projects.

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Business Development Strategist

Drive business development, proposals, and client engagement for building engineering projects.

Asheville, North Carolina, United States | North Carolina, United States
Full Time
Junior (1-3 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Office Full-Time

About the Role

The Business Development Strategist will support projects spanning data centers, aerospace, commercial real‑estate, and finance, coordinating outreach, attending industry events, and leading proposal generation with subject‑matter experts. The role requires strategic planning of client development efforts, collaboration with internal teams, and the creation of marketing and proposal materials. • Coordinate outreach, follow‑up activities, and represent HDR at client meetings and industry events. • Lead proposal generation with subject‑matter experts, creating preliminary documentation and marketing materials. • Develop and execute client development strategies, planning and organizing new and existing engagement opportunities. • Collaborate with multiple internal teams to support data center, aerospace, commercial real‑estate, and finance projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • outreach coordination
  • client meetings
  • proposal generation
  • marketing materials
  • client development
  • team collaboration

What You Bring

HDR seeks candidates with at least five years of relevant A/E/C industry experience, a self‑starting attitude, deep knowledge of procurement and sales win strategies, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign), and experience winning high‑value contracts are essential. Preferred qualifications include branding experience, active membership in SMPS or similar organizations, and being a local candidate. HDR’s employee‑owner culture, collaborative ethos, and commitment to inclusion are reinforced by eight Employee Network Groups that provide support and engagement opportunities for all staff. • Minimum 5 years of A/E/C industry experience with a proven self‑starter track record. • Strong knowledge of A/E/C procurement, sales, and win‑strategy development. • Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient in MS Office and Adobe InDesign. • Experience winning high‑value contracts and crafting compelling technical content. • Preferred: branding experience, active SMPS membership, local candidate.

Requirements

  • 5+ years
  • procurement
  • ms office
  • indesign
  • high‑value contracts
  • branding

Work Environment

Office Full-Time

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