Job Title: Senior Business Development Manager
Location: Texas Market (San Antonio, Dallas, or Houston)
Territory: Texas (Statewide Travel Required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation:
Base Salary: $120,000 – $152,000
Performance-Based Bonus / Commission (discussed during interview process)
Car Allowance Provided
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Do not disqualify candidates with direct competitor experience due to salary; we still want to speak with them.
A leading specialty subcontractor is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to lead growth and client development efforts across the Texas market, including San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston. This is a high-visibility role focused on expanding market presence and securing large-scale commercial interior construction projects.
This position is ideal for a proven construction industry sales professional with strong relationships among general contractors, architects, developers, and owner representatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving strategic growth and strengthening market position throughout Texas.
Develop and execute strategic business development plans to grow presence in the Texas commercial construction market
Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities with general contractors, developers, architects, and owner representatives
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at major construction firms and industry partners
Actively manage and grow an existing book of business while developing new client relationships
Track upcoming projects, bid opportunities, and market trends within the commercial construction pipeline
Collaborate closely with estimating, operations, and executive leadership teams to support project pursuit and successful execution
Represent the organization at industry events, networking functions, and client meetings
Maintain consistent travel throughout Texas, including San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas
Provide regular pipeline updates, sales forecasts, and market intelligence to leadership
Minimum 5+ years of business development or sales experience within the commercial construction industry
Proven success selling services for a subcontractor or general contractor, preferably within interior trades
Experience with Division 6–12 scopes, including architectural woodwork, doors, frames, millwork, drywall, glazing, ceilings, or related interior construction scopes
Established relationships with general contractors, architects, developers, and owner representatives in the Texas market
Demonstrated success securing and managing large, multi-million-dollar commercial construction projects
Bachelor's degree required (Construction Management, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or related field preferred)
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Self-motivated, outgoing, and capable of working independently in a territory-based role
Experience working for a specialty subcontractor focused on interior build-outs
Background in architectural interiors, millwork, glazing, drywall, ceilings, framing, or related trades
Experience supporting large commercial projects such as airports, healthcare facilities, or corporate campuses
Existing network within the Texas commercial construction market
Home office based in San Antonio, Dallas, or Houston
Monthly travel throughout Texas required
This is a highly visible, client-facing, territory-based role requiring regular in-person meetings and site visits
Opportunity to lead growth in a major strategic market
Competitive base salary plus commission and car allowance
Established pipeline and strong operational support
Long-term career growth with a stable and growing organization