Business Development Lead – Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Transportation Admin
Executive

About Us

Larson Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm. Guided by our core values, we’re expanding our team, opening new offices, and adding new offerings to provide responsive, innovative solutions to clients nationwide.   

Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention, and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other – and we have fun collaborating, sharing experience and expertise, and learning along the way. We’re passionate about delivering exceptional quality, elevating client relationships, enriching the careers and lives of our employee owners, and enhancing the communities where we live and serve.     

At LDG, we strive to create an organization where people want to work. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensures, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) while supporting your professional and personal growth.    

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Business Development Lead is responsible for driving growth within Larson Design Group’s Transportation division by maintaining a "book of business" and securing new clients, programs, projects, and relationships related to bridge design, roadway improvements, and traffic studies. This role collaborates with Seller/Doers and other stakeholders to meet sales targets outlined in the Annual Business Plan and Business Development Plans. This individual is expected to actively guide transportation-related opportunities through the Sales Funnel to contract closure, while continuously cultivating and expanding a network of clients and teaming partners. The position requires strong judgment in Go/No-Go decision-making and a strategic mindset to align pursuits with the firm’s long-term goals in the transportation market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and grow a portfolio of transportation-focused clients while building relationships with new prospects.
  • Collaborate with Vice Presidents, Seller/Doers, and technical staff to expand core business and pursue new opportunities.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor, providing strategic insights to strengthen client, partner, and teaming relationships.
  • Lead cross-selling initiatives, ensuring clients are aware of the firm’s full range of transportation services.
  • Proactively identify and pursue new transportation opportunities through research, cold calls, warm calls, emails, and presentations.
  • Respond to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, crafting tailored responses that align with client needs.
  • Develop and execute capture plans, win themes, and strategies to secure new transportation business.
  • Coordinate client visits, prospecting meetings, and presentations to advance relationships and opportunities.
  • Attend and participate in transportation-related industry events, such as trade shows, professional gatherings, and technical organization meetings.
  • Represent the firm as a speaker, committee member, or active participant in transportation associations to enhance visibility and credibility.
  • Conduct primary and secondary research to identify transportation market trends, emerging opportunities, and potential challenges.
  • Serve as a forward-thinking advisor, guiding the firm to adapt to future industry trends and client demands.
  • Lead strategy sessions to qualify leads, develop win themes, and create capture plans in collaboration with technical teams.
  • Contribute to the development of Annual Business Plans, Business Development Plans, and Client Acquisition Plans specific to the Transportation division.
  • Track and report business development activities in CRM systems (e.g., Deltek Vision), ensuring accurate and timely updates.
  • Provide clear communication and updates throughout the sales and business development process to internal and external stakeholders.

Education and Experience

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience. Preferred in the A/E/S industry with sales experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to build trust and establish long-term client relationships in the transportation sector.
  • Strong sales acumen with the ability to strategically guide relationships from initial contact to contract closure.
  • In-depth understanding of transportation engineering services, including bridge design, roadway improvements, and traffic studies.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver engaging presentations.
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities with a strong sense of self motivation and a drive to innovate.
  • Commitment to professional growth and staying informed on industry trends, client needs, and emerging opportunities.

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

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