# Business Development & Marketing Manager > Chesapeake Contracting Group · Baltimore, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-13 **Salary:** USD 75,000–100,000 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Marketing ## Description **REPORTS TO**: Vice President of Market Strategy & Growth **DEFINITION**: The Business Development & Marketing Manager is a pivotal role in identifying new opportunities, supporting strategic initiatives, and enhancing our brand visibility. This mid-level position bridges the gap between marketing execution and business development support, aligning brand messaging with company goals and BD objectives to drive market growth and client engagement. **PHILOSOPHY**: The Business Development & Marketing Manager role offers a clear pathway for career growth, providing opportunities to expand your skills, take on increasing responsibilities, and contribute to our long-term success. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING COORDINATOR:** **Business Development:** - Lead Management & New Business: Support the business development team by creating and managing incoming leads, ensuring timely follow-up and qualifications. - Project Research: Utilize online periodicals, lead tools, AI, and industry platforms to identify potential long-term partners, project opportunities, and track bidding activity. - CRM Management: Maintain and update the CRM database with contact information, meeting notes, follow-up actions, and project pursuits; assist in mining data to identify new opportunities. - Market Intelligence: Gather and synthesize market data, trends, and forecasts to support strategic decision-making and BD targeting. - Competitor Analysis: Conduct regular research on competitor activity, market share, and positioning to help shape go-to-market strategies. - Relationship Management: Help maintain existing client and stakeholder relationships — including architects, engineers, and economic development contacts — through regular touchpoints and thoughtful follow-ups. - Executive Support: Provide direct support to Project Executives and Vice Presidents on business development efforts including research, meeting preparation, tracking outreach, and follow-ups. **Marketing & Brand:** - Marketing Alignment: Collaborate with marketing to ensure that outreach, branding, and media messaging align with BD goals and overall company strategy. - Social Media: Support social media content strategy across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms in alignment with company messaging goals. - Content & Collateral: Assist with the development of marketing collateral, press releases, newsletters, and campaign materials to increase brand awareness. - Digital Presence: Support website management and help maintain a strong brand and relationship narrative across all digital channels. - Campaign Support: Assist in executing marketing campaigns and programs aligned with company mission and business development objectives. **Proposals & Presentations:** - Proposal Support: Assist with assembling proposal materials, presentations, and capability statements for client meetings and project pursuits. - Presentation Support: Attend internal BD meetings and client-facing presentations; contribute by preparing materials, taking notes, and identifying action items. - BD/Pre-Con Collaboration: Work closely with the Business Development and Preconstruction teams to ensure proposal content is current, relevant, and compelling. **Events & Coordination:** - Calendar Coordination: Maintain and manage regional BD calendars, ensuring visibility into upcoming meetings, networking events, and proposal deadlines. - Event Support: Assist with planning and coordination for industry events, tradeshows, conferences, client-facing events, and internal company activities. - Networking & Trade Partners: Represent and/or coordinate with BD networking and trade partner events and engagements. **Cross-Functional Communication:** - Internal Communication: Facilitate communication between BD, marketing, and operations teams to ensure a cohesive and informed pursuit strategy. - Internal Marketing: Support internal brand initiatives that reflect company culture and appeal to both employees and prospective recruits. ## Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred - 5+ years of experience in marketing, business development coordination, or a related field - Industry experience in construction, real estate, engineering, or professional services a plus - Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation - Proficiency with CRM platforms (Insightly or similar) and marketing/BD tools - Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities - Confident with technology-based marketing tools and social media platforms - Attention to detail and ability to synthesize market research and data - Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively - Ability to identify and solve problems through creativity and sound marketing principles - Outgoing personality with a passion for relationship-building and brand storytelling **FLSA: Exempt** ## Benefits 📌 A flexible work environment 📌 State-of-the-art technology to get the job done 📌 New office spaces designed for today’s working environment 📌 Great benefits including healthcare, 401K match, wellness programs 📌 Opportunities for advancement and leadership training ## Apply [Apply at Chesapeake Contracting Group](https://apply.workable.com/chesapeake-contracting-group/j/E75AAB4BEC/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)