Business Development Specialist
Location: Remote (U.S.-Based)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80,000–$95,000
About the Role:
Palacio Collaborative is seeking a Business Development Specialist to help grow our client base and strengthen our market presence. This is a newly created position and an exciting opportunity to build and shape the firm's first dedicated business development program.
In this role, you'll lead prospect research and outreach, develop compelling sales and marketing materials, coordinate regional business development initiatives, and provide market intelligence that supports strategic growth. You'll work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to build relationships, create scalable business development processes, and expand our presence in key markets.
If you're a self-starter who enjoys building programs from the ground up, identifying opportunities, and supporting client growth, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do:
- Identify, research, and qualify prospective clients within target markets.
- Develop and execute outreach campaigns to generate and nurture business opportunities.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market opportunities.
- Create sales collateral, capability statements, presentation decks, and qualification packages.
- Coordinate regional business development activities, including client meetings, networking events, sponsorships, and lunch-and-learn programs.
- Track business development metrics and prepare performance reports.
- Partner with marketing, regional leadership, and technical teams to support strategic growth initiatives.
Upcoming Projects:
As our first dedicated Business Development Specialist, you'll play a key role in:
- Building our business development toolkit, including collateral, outreach scripts, and training materials.
- Designing a seller-doer training program for technical staff.
- Launching a client-focused Lunch & Learn program.
- Helping establish the firm's long-term business development strategy and processes.
What Were Looking For:
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of business development, sales, or account management experience.
- 3+ years of experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) industry.
- Experience managing client relationships and business development initiatives.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
- CPSM or related professional certification.
- Experience with CRM platforms, OpenAsset, Asana, or similar business development tools.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
Why Join Palacio Collaborative?:
- 100% remote (U.S.-based)
- Competitive salary: $80,000–$95,000
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- Annual professional development budget
- Company-provided technology
- Opportunity to build and shape a brand-new business development function
Apply Today:
If you're excited about helping build a growing business development program and making a meaningful impact within an innovative A/E/C firm, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Palacio Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.