Business Development Associate

About CTDG

Convergent Technologies Design Group, Inc. (CTDG) is a nationally recognized professional services engineering firm specializing in audiovisual systems, telecommunications cabling systems, security systems, and acoustics, noise, and vibration control design. With 27 years of experience, CTDG is expanding its presence in new markets.

Position Overview

The Marketing & Business Development Associate will support CTDG's marketing and business development initiatives, focusing on developing relationships with architecture and engineering firms nationwide. This role involves proactive outreach, coordinating meetings, maintaining client relationships, and expanding CTDG's professional network.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development & Outreach: Proactively contact architecture, engineering, and construction industry professionals through phone calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other channels to establish new relationships and generate business opportunities.
• Outreach KPIs: Work toward established key performance indicators (KPIs) for outreach activity, including calls, emails, follow-ups, new contacts, meetings scheduled, and other business development metrics.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients, including architects, engineers, principals, and other industry decision-makers.
• Meeting Coordination: Schedule executive appointments, introductory meetings, and client follow-ups.
• Lead Generation: Identify prospective firms, research target firms, maintain contact lists, and help develop a consistent pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Content & Communications: Prepare, edit, and proofread professional correspondence, marketing materials, and other written communications.
• Administrative Support: Assist with marketing, business development, and related administrative projects.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor outreach activity and progress toward established goals, providing regular updates on engagement, meetings, pipeline development, and results.
• Collaboration: Work closely with CTDG leadership and team members to align outreach efforts with company priorities and growth objectives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Confidence initiating conversations with new people by phone, email, and other professional outreach channels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport, communicate value, and navigate gatekeepers professionally.
• Comfortable with outbound calling, follow-up, rejection, and measurable performance expectations.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage daily priorities without constant supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and consistent follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings, industry events, and business development activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development, appointment setting, lead generation, marketing, or client relationship management.
• Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or other professional services industries is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with Deltek Vision, Goldmine, or Adobe InDesign is beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $72,000–$105,000 per year
• Potential bonuses based on performance and business development contributions.
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• SEP IRA
• Paid time off