Business Development Manager
Loenbro
$120,000 - $170,000 / year
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Description
About Loenbro
Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.
At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.
Job Summary
The position is responsible for collaborating and working efficiently within the Sales and Preconstruction department to ensure project opportunities and end-user client relationships are identified and cultivated. This role initiates and cultivates correspondence with key clients, design partners, and internal stakeholders to execute client strategy plans and internal preconstruction initiatives.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- New client relationships and existing client expansion
- Maintenance and project lead generation
- Support client and market/industry strategy
- Targeted industry events and conferences for company visibility
- Demonstrate and embrace company values, LEAD: Live with Integrity, Exceed Expectations, Act with Urgency, Deliver Excellence
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Deadline-oriented, self-motivated, and possessing the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong writing capabilities, organizational skills, interpersonal skills and follow-through
- Advocates and communicates Loenbro LEAD values – Live with Integrity, Exceed Expectations, Act with Urgency, Deliver Excellence
- Solid event planning experience/aptitude to lead and host client events
- Keen interest in learning more about the construction industry and evolving trends and ability to work in fast paced work environment
- Customer service orientated (internally and externally)
Preferred:
- 4+ yrs experience in a business development, sales or relevant role
- Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, communications, or related field
- Industry knowledge in electrical, mechanical, soft craft, fabrication and/or underground maintenance
- CRM/Salesforce system experience for tracking and organizing client and project opportunities
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
- Indoor office setting with controlled temperature.
- Potential visits to outdoor industrial sites with exposure to weather extremes.
- Potential exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, or other environmental factors.
- Travel requirements: up to 10% of time.
- Work schedule: 8AM – 5PM Monday – Friday or as needed for company, client or industry events
This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.
Benefits
Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- Life and disability insurance
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.
Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you’re ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:
- Living with Integrity
- Exceeding Expectations
- Acting with Urgency
- Delivering Excellence
…we want to hear from you.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- disability insurance
- professional development
About this role
# About This Role
Loenbro is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow client relationships and identify new project opportunities within their Sales and Preconstruction department in Cedar Rapids. You'll be the bridge between internal teams and external clients—initiating contact with key accounts, design partners, and stakeholders to execute client strategies and support business growth. This involves a mix of relationship building, event planning and hosting, lead generation, and market research to keep Loenbro visible in targeted industries and conferences.
The role demands strong organizational skills, written communication, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You'll need to be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and genuinely interested in learning the construction industry—specifically Loenbro's service areas like electrical, mechanical, fabrication, and underground maintenance. The position includes occasional travel (up to 10%) and potential site visits, plus some flexibility around company and industry events outside standard 8–5 hours.
This is a full-time, in-office position in Cedar Rapids with a salary of $120,000–$170,000. Preferred qualifications include 4+ years in business development or sales and a degree in business, construction, or communications. If you have CRM or Salesforce experience, that's a plus. Loenbro offers standard benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, and professional development.
How this employer is doing
solid
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- Expanding
- Recent Acquisition
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Typical pay for this role
$120,000
Typical range: $80,000 to $140,000
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