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Precision Sales Recruiting

Business Development Manager

Precision Sales Recruiting, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Business Development & Sales Leader

Luxury Residential Construction (Design-Build)

About the Role Our client is a growing design-driven luxury residential construction firm specializing in high-end remodels and custom homes. They are hiring a Business Development & Sales Leader to own and scale the front end of the revenue engine from first contact through signed pre-construction or design agreements.

This role blends relationship-based business development with consultative sales execution. In the near term you will partner closely with ownership to advance and close opportunities. Over time this role is expected to evolve into a true sales leader position owning deals independently and helping build a scalable sales function.

This is not a transactional sales role. Success requires patience, credibility and the ability to guide affluent clients through complex high-value decisions.

Core Mission To drive predictable profitable growth by leading the sales process from first contact through signed construction agreements while ensuring alignment with company values, client expectations and operational capacity.

Key Responsibilities Business Development & Relationship Building

Build and maintain strong referral relationships with architects, interior designers, luxury realtors and aligned industry partners

Actively network within the local luxury residential and design community

Position our client as a trusted design-build partner for high-end projects

Create consistent high-quality touch points (calls, meetings, site visits, coffees, lunches, events)

Sales & Client Engagement

Own the sales process from first contact through signed Design Pre-Construction and Construction Agreements

Lead qualification calls, consultations and site visits

Clearly communicate process scope, expectations and value

Present proposals, handle objections and move clients confidently toward commitment

Partner with ownership on select deals today with full closing responsibility, transitioning over time

Pipeline & CRM Management

Manage all inbound and outbound leads through HubSpot

Respond to 100% of inbound leads within 2 business hours

Professionally disqualify non-fit prospects early

Maintain a healthy pipeline of 3 annual revenue target

Ensure 100% CRM accuracy and timely reporting

Proposals Contracts & Handoff

Collaborate with estimating, design and operations teams to develop accurate proposals

Ensure scopes, budgets and documentation are complete prior to handoff

Maintain less than 5% variance between signed agreement and pre-construction estimates

Sales Strategy & Leadership

Track KPIs, conversion rates and forecasted revenue

Provide weekly pipeline reporting to leadership

Collaborate with ownership on pricing strategy, qualification standards and messaging

As the company scales, help standardize sales practices and mentor future sales hires

Performance Expectations (KPIs)

Consultation Proposal Conversion : 70%

Proposal Contract Conversion : 3040%

Annual Sales Volume :

$6M production (near term)

$8M closed volume as role matures

Average Project Size :

$500K remodels

$1.5M custom homes

Lead Response Time : 100% of leads contacted within 2 business hours

CRM Accuracy : 100%

Ideal Candidate Profile You are likely a strong fit if you bring :

5 years of consultative sales experience in high-value residential construction, design‑build, luxury remodeling, architecture, interior design or luxury real estate

Comfort working with affluent, discerning clients and long sales cycles

Strong relationship‑building and networking capability within the design/construction ecosystem

Confidence leading structured consultations and presenting complex proposals

High personal accountability and ownership mindset

Ability to balance creativity, professionalism and disciplined execution

Design or construction fluency is strongly preferred but sales mastery and credibility matter more than technical depth; technical expertise is supported internally.

Core Values Alignment (Non‑Negotiable)

Create Clarity: Eliminate confusion, set expectations early and communicate proactively

Own the Outcome: Take responsibility for results, not just activity

Respect the Team: Collaborate professionally with clients, partners and internal teams

Elevate the Experience: Make every interaction polished, thoughtful and trust‑building

Work Schedule & Location

Full‑time Monday‑Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Primarily onsite and in‑market

Office, client sites and networking events throughout the local area

Occasional evenings or weekends for events or key client meetings

Tools & Technology

HubSpot (CRM & pipeline tracking)

Estimating & proposal software (JobTread preferred)

Google Workspace

File management and collaboration tools

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $70,000 – $85,000 (Depending on Experience)

On‑Target Earnings: $120K

Commission: Tiered commission on closed contracts (paid after first construction invoice)

Bonuses: Tier achievement bonuses, Annual company profitability bonus (up to 12% of base salary)

Benefits

Health insurance contribution (up to $300/month)

15 days PTO annually

Mileage reimbursement

Why This Role Is Different

Direct access to ownership and decision‑makers

High autonomy and trust

Clear runway into senior sales leadership

Opportunity to build, not just carry a bag

Company intentionally scaling from strong fundamentals into the luxury market

Key Skills Business Development, Sales Experience, B2B Sales, Marketing, Cold Calling, Account Management, Territory Management, Salesforce, Affiliate Marketing, CRM Software, negotiation, Lead Generation

Employment Type Full Time

Experience years

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