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About the Role
This entry-level Business Development Manager role supports JRM's retail growth strategy by researching prospective clients, assisting with outreach and relationship-building, and maintaining a pipeline of retail opportunities. It is ideal for a motivated early-career professional seeking to build a career in construction business development, working under senior leadership and collaborating with various departments.
Responsibilities
- Support retail-focused business development initiatives.
- Research and identify potential retail clients, developers, brokers, architects, and consultants.
- Assist in building and maintaining a pipeline of prospective retail opportunities.
- Support outreach efforts, including scheduling, follow-up communications, and meeting preparation.
- Help prepare materials for interviews, presentations, proposals, and client events.
- Assist with account research and background preparation for priority clients and target sectors.
- Track market trends, competitive activity, and emerging retail developments.
- Monitor industry news, tenant expansion activity, and retail market conditions.
- Attend industry events, conferences, and networking functions.
- Help compile market intelligence to support the business development team.
- Coordinate with operations and preconstruction teams to support business development efforts.
- Partner with marketing on retail-focused collateral, presentations, and award submissions.
- Provide administrative and research support for strategic growth planning.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date pipeline records in CRM systems.
- Provide regular activity updates to senior business development leadership.
- Track outreach efforts and follow-up outcomes to support team reporting.
Requirements
- 2-4 years of experience in business development, sales, client relations, real estate, or a related field; internship experience considered.
- Interest in retail construction, tenant fit-outs, and commercial development strongly preferred.
- Comfortable working collaboratively across departments and with senior leadership.
- Self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow within the business development function.
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with good time management and follow-through
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with CRM systems a plus
- Curiosity & Willingness to Learn
- Relationship Building
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Initiative & Accountability
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Market Awareness
- Attention to Detail
Location
- New York City
- New Jersey
- California
- Florida
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Early-career
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, construction management, marketing, or a related field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000-$120,000
About the Company
- JRM Construction is a leading employee-owned construction firm.
- JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience.
- Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida.
- JRM delivers high-quality services to a diverse range of clients including Fortune 500 corporations, property owners & developers, law firms, media & tech firms, luxury retailers, hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms.
- As an employee-owned company, JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.