Business Development Specialist

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

As a Business Development Specialist, you will be responsible for advising leadership on specific business development strategies, cultivating key client relationships, growing select accounts, and improving the firm’s brand positioning. You will lead outbound client capture and intelligence gathering activities related to key targets and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and engage a wide professional network focused on infrastructure, community and land development in the Kansas City metro area
• Develop and implement business development strategies for both public and private sector clients and project opportunities
• Lead key client relationship management, ensuring high-level engagement and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive proposals and solutions for complex projects.
• Analyze market trends and client needs to identify new business opportunities.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Ensure alignment of business development activities with overall company strategy and goals.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.
• Empowering others to use their talents.

You bring to the team:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in related position.
• Proven track record of achieving business growth.

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.