Director, Business Development –Design-Build, ...
@ CRB

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
On Site
Full-time
Posted 17 days ago

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Company Overview

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. With over 1,100 employees, CRB delivers best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for clients, employees, and communities.

Role Overview

The Director, Business Development – Food + Beverage is a strategic leadership role within CRB’s National Food + Beverage Region. This role involves identifying, qualifying, and securing new business opportunities across CRB’s full service range, which includes architecture, engineering, control systems integration, construction services, and consulting.

Responsibilities

  • Aggressively identify and prospect new business opportunities on a national basis.
  • Present CRB’s value proposition and lead client presentations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for client engagements and project execution.
  • Represent CRB at tradeshows, conferences, and industry events.
  • Develop annual Business Development plans and budgets for the Food + Beverage Region.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or 12-15+ years relevant experience in the AEC industry.
  • Deep network and proven track record in the Food + Beverage, Ingredients, and Consumer Products sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of market trends and service delivery methods including Design-Build and EPCM.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with leadership ability across teams.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office; LinkedIn Navigator, Vision, and Industrial Information Resources are a plus.

Additional Information

This position offers the flexibility to work remotely with up to 70% national travel. CRB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and confidentiality in accordance with EEO guidelines.

Key skills/competency

Director, Business Development – Food + Beverage, business development, AEC, food and beverage, design-build, strategic, client relationships, networking, account management, presentation

How to Get Hired at CRB

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research CRB's culture: Understand their sustainable solutions and industry focus.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight AEC and F&B business development experience.
  • Network strategically: Leverage industry contacts and past successes.
  • Prepare for interviews: Focus on national account management and strategic planning insights.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review AEC design-build case studies.
Study market trends in F&B sector.
Brush up on MS Office and industry tools.
Understand project budgeting in construction.

Behavioral Questions

Describe leadership in challenging scenarios.
Explain managing cross-functional stakeholder conflicts.
Discuss building long-term client relationships.
Describe adapting to change quickly.

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