BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Vancouver, WA | Reports to: General Manager | $135,000 - $175,000 (base + performance incentives)Help us plant the flag in Southwest Washington. Your network, our commitment to getting it right.We are not looking for someone to cold-call their way through a contact list. We need a connector. Someone who already knows the developers, architects, and partners in the Vancouver and Portland metro area and who wants to help a proven GC establish roots in a new market. If you have been waiting for the right opportunity to take your network and do something meaningful with it, this is it.Why This Role Is DifferentYou are not just sourcing leads: Our BD team stays involved from first handshake to project closeout. You will see your work come to life.Market builder: This is not about maintaining. It is about growing. You will help shape how Deacon shows up in Southwest Washington.Backed by 40+ years: You get the credibility of a proven GC with the energy of a team that is building something new.People first culture: We know each other here. We celebrate wins together. That is not a tagline; it is how we operate.What You Will Actually DoDevelop and execute the strategy to grow Deacon's presence in Vancouver and Southwest WashingtonRepresent Deacon at client meetings, industry events, and in the communityIdentify and pursue new opportunities through your network, referrals, and market researchPartner with estimating, project management, and leadership to build winning proposalsStay connected with clients throughout the project lifecycle, not just at the front endBuild and maintain relationships with developers, architects, and community partnersWho You Are5+ years in business development, marketing, or client relations (construction or real estate preferred)You have real relationships in the Vancouver/Portland market, not just LinkedIn connectionsYou understand consultative, relationship-based sales (not transactional)Strong communicator who can hold a room and build trustBachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or related fieldExperience with CRM systems (we use Microsoft Dynamics)Bonus PointsEstablished network in Southwest Washington and the Portland metro construction communityFamiliarity with Procore or similar project management toolsKnowledge of multifamily and commercial construction processesWhat We OfferCompetitive base salary: $135,000 - $175,000 depending on experiencePerformance-based incentives tied to your successFull benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insuranceA company that promotes from within and invests in your growthAbout DeaconDeacon Construction has been building for over 40 years. We specialize in Multifamily, Industrial, Retail, Commercial, Hospitality, and Senior Living across California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.What sets us apart is simple: we actually know each other. We celebrate wins together. We care about people, not just projects. Our Women's Resource Group, Deacon Charitable Foundation, and commitment to promoting from within are not talking points. They are how we do business.If you want to help build something real in a new market with a company that has your back, let's talk.Ready to talk? Apply now or reach out directly.Deacon Construction, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.