Business Development Manager

Aston Carter

Business Development Manager securing high-end residential construction projects in New York City. Managing design-build sales cycles, client relationships, proposals, and contract handoffs.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and client relationship management within the high-end residential construction market, with a strong focus on managing complex sales processes and utilizing CRM systems for effective pipeline management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business Development ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementConstruction Process UnderstandingCRM Systems ProficiencyDesign-Build Sales Process

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Hard Skills

Sales Lifecycle ManagementProposal DevelopmentBudgetingContract NegotiationMarket Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsNegotiation SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsHubSpotAI Tools

Industry Keywords

High-End Residential ConstructionDesign-BuildBrownstoneLuxury RenovationLandmark Preservation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and secure new business opportunities within the high-end residential construction market
Build and maintain relationships with homeowners, architects, designers, consultants, and other key industry stakeholders
Conduct client meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs to understand project scope, objectives, and client needs
Manage opportunities through the complete sales lifecycle, from initial conversation through signed contracts and project handoff
Lead clients through a design-build sales process, including pre-construction agreements and transition into full construction contracts
Develop proposals, presentations, budgets, and contract-related materials in collaboration with internal teams
Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting through CRM systems
Track and document all client interactions, opportunity stages, and business development activity
Collaborate with project management, estimating, and leadership teams to ensure a seamless client experience
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities
Meet or exceed established business development goals and performance metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of business development, sales, or client relationship management experience within construction, architecture, design-build, or a closely related industry
Demonstrated success generating revenue and converting prospects into signed projects
Strong understanding of construction processes, project lifecycles, and contract structures
Experience working within design-build environments and managing multi-stage sales processes, including pre-construction agreements
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple opportunities and maintain momentum across complex sales cycles
Experience utilizing CRM systems for pipeline management, reporting, and sales execution
Self-motivated, highly organized, and results-oriented with a sense of urgency and accountability
Established network within the NYC high-end residential, brownstone, luxury renovation, and landmark preservation markets preferred
Experience with CRM systems such as HubSpot and other AI tools used for daily sales operations
Cold calling experience
Familiarity with brownstone and landmark preservation projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Remote flexibility
Strong commission structure