Construction Business Development Manager

Construction Business Development ManagerHybrid in Brandon, SD or Sioux Falls, SDOur client is a well-established construction services organization that is expanding its presence in the greater Sioux Falls market and looking for a relationship-driven leader to help accelerate that growth. This is a high-visibility opportunity for someone who thrives on building partnerships, creating new business, and helping shape a growing local operation. The right person will step into a role with strong leadership access, meaningful autonomy, field visibility, and the chance to make a direct impact on revenue and market traction.This role offers the opportunity to become the face of the company's Sioux Falls market and play a significant role in shaping future growthThis Role OffersCompetitive base compensation plus performance-based incentive opportunityCompany vehicle support and business toolsStrong employee health coverage and retirement contribution supportHigh level of autonomy with direct exposure to senior leadershipOpportunity to help expand a growing footprint in a highly relationship-driven marketFocusBuild and grow relationships with homebuilders, contractors, developers, and referral partners to create a steady pipeline of residential and light commercial construction opportunitiesSpend time in the field meeting prospects, visiting active job sites, and identifying new business opportunities across Brandon, Sioux Falls, and nearby communitiesDevelop project scopes, coordinate estimates, and help move opportunities from initial conversation through awarded workServe as a trusted local point of contact for customers, supporting both business development and project handoff activitiesPartner with operations and field teams to support scheduling, communication, and service delivery as project volume expandsHelp strengthen local brand presence through consistent follow-up, community visibility, and relationship managementMonitor market activity, competitor movement, and emerging project opportunities to support strategic growthContribute to a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and customer-first executionSkill SetExperience in construction business development, contractor sales, estimating, project coordination, branch leadership, or a similar customer-facing roleStrong understanding of residential construction, subcontractor relationships, building products, or contractor servicesProven ability to generate leads, build trust with decision-makers, and convert relationships into revenueConfidence working independently in a hybrid and field-based environmentStrong communication, follow-through, and relationship management skillsLocal market familiarity in the greater Sioux Falls area is strongly preferredAbility to balance growth-focused activity with practical coordination across internal teamsEntrepreneurial mindset, strong work ethic, and comfort building momentum in an expanding marketPreferred BackgroundExperience selling into builders, general contractors, specialty trades, or related construction channelsExposure to estimating, bidding, or quoting workflowsEstablished ties within the Brandon and Sioux Falls construction communityBackground in residential construction, specialty subcontracting, or building materials is helpfulAbout Blue Signal:Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in sales & business development recruiting. We have a strong track record of finding top-performing talent in areas such as sales leadership, account management, and business development strategy. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNY1wM