Business Development Associate

Essential Functions: Sell NOVA's services by calling on prospective Clients with the primary objective of meeting established growth goals. This will include development of initial client and project assignment lists. Build relationships with assignments that result in proposal requests, which produce contract awards for NOVA.Assess market conditions and develop sales plans to capitalize on market trends, new industries, etc. Monitor competition and gather intelligence regarding client needs to better position the company to win major projects and to increase NOVA's market share. Maintain high visibility in the market through active participation in industry functions, which will likely require work outside normal business hours. Consistently work with operational management to ensure that markets and clients pursued align with the office's strategy. Develop and maintain a wide range of client types which will result in a diverse work mix from both a service line and industry type standpoint. Diligently work to build and foster individual relationships and networks that will result in repeat work. Actively pursue project leads that you have identified through FW Dodge, Construction Journal, IMS, the internet and other lead generation sources. Maintain records and prepare weekly reports that document recent and upcoming sales activities.