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Business Development Executive (BDE)

R&R Human Resources Solutions

Dayton, OH

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Business Development, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Competitive Research, Consultative Sales, Cost Control, Customer Conversion, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Enterprise Sales, Exceeded Sales Goal, Executive Relationships, Finance, Forecasting, Genetics, Leadership, Legal, Market Tracking, Market Trend Analysis, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, OSHA, Purchasing/Procurement, Return on Investment (ROI), Revenue Growth, Risk, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Cycle, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Sales Strategy, Strategic Accounts, Strategic Planning, Structural Engineering, Target Marketing, Team Player, Technical Presentation, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Dayton, OH
POSTED
Today
Join a Growing National Engineering Firm Shaping the Future of Infrastructure!

As a growing, forward-thinking firm, LJB Inc. is expanding our impact across the country by delivering innovative, community-focused engineering solutions. Founded in 1966, we specialize in civil and structural engineering, with additional expertise in geospatial, safety, and environmental services. Our broad technical capabilities and diverse client base have allowed us to deliver successful projects in all 50 states and several countries.

LJB is seeking a high-performing Business Development Executive (BDE) to drive growth within targeted markets, with a primary focus on our safety practice. This is a senior, quota-carrying role for a consultative business development professional who thrives in technically complex environments, builds executive-level relationships, and translates client challenges into measurable business outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of winning and expanding large enterprise accounts and converting those relationships into multi-million-dollar partnerships.

What You’ll Do
Drive Strategic Sales Growth
  • Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities through targeted outreach, networking, and strategic account planning
  • Expand relationships within strategic accounts across business units and stakeholders
  • Consistently meet or exceed revenue and bookings targets
Lead a Consultative Sales Process
  • Conduct deep discovery to understand client safety, operational, and financial drivers
  • Position and quantify solutions through risk mitigation, cost reduction, compliance, and ROI impact
  • Partner with internal engineering and safety experts to deliver tailored, high-value solutions
Manage Complex Sales Cycles
  • Own the full lifecycle—from prospecting through negotiation and close
  • Navigate multi-stakeholder environments across operations, EHS, engineering, finance, procurement, and executive leadership
  • Develop and present technically complex proposals with clear commercial narratives
Build Pipeline & Market Insight
  • Maintain a high-quality pipeline with accurate forecasting and CRM discipline
  • Drive deal velocity by creating urgency tied to client risk and opportunity cost
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activity to refine positioning
What You Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • At least 4+ years of business development or consultative sales experience in a technical or safety-related environment
  • Demonstrated success selling into large enterprise organizations
  • Strong consultative selling skills (discovery, solution development, negotiation, closing)
  • Ability to influence diverse stakeholders across business and technical functions
  • Technical understanding of safety-related solutions; ability to communicate value beyond products
  • Working knowledge of OSHA and ANSI standards preferred
  • Experience with fall protection solutions strongly preferred
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
  • Proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% (overnight)
Why LJB
At LJB, you’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven team focused on solving real-world challenges. We offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building long-term client partnerships and advancing your career in a growing, respected organization. Base salary + commissions, OTE $200k+

LJB Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and have the opportunity to succeed.  Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.
 

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