Marketing Business Development Assistant Jobs in Raleigh, NC

We are seeking a motivated Business Development Coordinator to join our Raleigh, North Carolina office. This role supports regional growth across the greater Raleigh region and eastern North Carolina, including Wilmington, by coordinating business development activities, strengthening client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and representing Timmons Group in the marketplace.

Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager, the Business Development Coordinator works closely with the business development team, seller-doers, technical staff, marketing, and firm leadership to support strategic growth initiatives, advance pursuits, and enhance Timmons Group's visibility across the region.

We're looking for a self-starter with initiative, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for building relationships. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys networking, takes ownership of their work, and has a genuine hunger to build relationships, create opportunities, and help grow the business. They are eager to learn, grow, and continuously develop their business development skills. Candidates with AEC business development experience are preferred, though experienced AEC marketing or pursuits professionals looking to expand into a more client-facing business development role are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Presence & Industry Engagement

• Represent Timmons Group at industry conferences, association meetings, networking events, and community functions.
• Build relationships within key markets, professional organizations, and industry associations.
• Coordinate conference participation, sponsorships, speaking opportunities, client events, and post-event follow-up.
• Support conference strategy, client appreciation events, and other business development initiatives.
• Maintain a visible, professional presence that enhances the firm's reputation and brand.

Client Relationship Development

• Support seller-doers and business development priorities by coordinating client engagement activities and strengthening client relationships.
• Support client experience initiatives that strengthen relationships and contribute to client success.
• Attend client meetings, networking events, and industry functions.
• Coordinate outreach and follow-up with clients, prospects, and teaming partners.
• Support Strategic Account Management initiatives and client account planning activities.
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and support follow-up activities.

Pipeline & Opportunity Support

• Identify, track, and maintain business development opportunities within the CRM (Vantagepoint preferred).
• Support pursuit planning, capture planning activities, opportunity tracking, and client intelligence gathering.
• Coordinate business development meetings, track action items, and help ensure follow-through on growth initiatives.
• Assist with pipeline reporting and business development metrics.
• Coordinate with technical staff, marketing, and the business development team to support strategic pursuits.

Market Intelligence & Growth

• Research prospective clients, markets, competitors, and upcoming opportunities.
• Monitor procurement websites, capital improvement programs, and industry news.
• Support market research and competitive intelligence efforts.
• Help identify potential teaming partners and strategic relationships.
• Maintain market and client intelligence to support business development efforts.
• Share market insights that support regional growth initiatives.

Marketing & Business Development Collaboration

• Partner with Marketing and Pursuits to support strategic pursuits and client engagement.
• Help ensure a seamless transition from opportunity identification through proposal and interview support.
• Assist with conference planning, campaign follow-up, and client communications.
• Develop client intelligence and business development materials.
• Support proposal strategy by providing market and client insights.
• Maintain organized business development records and activity tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in the AEC industry.
• Experience in AEC business development, client development, marketing, pursuits, or proposal management required.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments.
• A proactive, self-starter mindset with the initiative to identify opportunities and take action.
• Comfortable networking and interacting with clients and industry professionals.
• Experience with CRM systems (Vantagepoint preferred).
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the Raleigh region and eastern North Carolina to support client meetings, conferences, and business development activities.
• Active participation in SMPS or other professional organizations is a plus.
• CPSM certification or interest in pursuing certification is preferred.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company's Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a "Best Firm to Work For" by CE News. With 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record's (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.

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