Latest Job Opening for Manufacturing & Consulting Engineering  Job #08457 About our client Our client is an international architectural firm, focusing on education, healthcare, technology as well as urban design and planning. They have won over 10 awards for their commitment to design. Position Location Business Manager Midwestern US Salary Reports to Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience Management Responsibilities 1) Direct efforts and activities aimed at maintaining and deepening relationships with existing clients and developing relationships with new clients 2) Identify and pursue business opportunities that align with the objectives, goals and overall long-term strategic goals 3) Review and evaluate tasks and assignments critical to the organization's success 4) Initiate proposals and coordinate the bid process on behalf of the company 5) Formulate and recommend alternatives for the company's marketing, planning and sales activities 6) Develop and recommend pricing strategies for the company to ensure profit over the long term 7) Prepare reports that consolidate research and recommendations to support the business unit as well as present results to senior managers 8) Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the business environment Requirements 1) University degree in relevant technical discipline (MBA preferred) 2) 4 – 6 years of related experience in construction environment, with a minimum 5 years of successful marketing experience 3) Ability to solve problems requiring the development of new approaches 4) Ability to exercise mature professional judgment in identifying market intelligence 5) Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with clients and staff at all levels 6) Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to network at the operational and corporate levels