Business Development Specialist

Bonneville Builders has been in business since 1998 as a general contractor focused on the Salt Lake City and St. George markets. During that time, we have specialized in hospitality, multi-unit, industrial, office, retail, healthcare, and tenant improvements. We’ve been recognized as one of Utah’s fastest-growing companies three years in a row, with an average growth of 30%, and we’re on track for at least 25% growth in 2026.   

As our Business Development representative in St. George, you will be the driving force behind Bonneville Builders’ growth in Southern Utah. Your primary focus will be on cultivating and maintaining high-level relationships with key decision-makers—including developers, architects, and property owners—to ensure we are the preferred partner for their most ambitious projects. This role is about more than just finding leads; it is about building the trust and long-term connections that sustain our business in the hospitality, multi-unit, and industrial sectors. 

What you’ll do:   

• Stakeholder Relations 

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  • Cultivate and manage deep, long-term relationships with key decision-makers, including land developers, lead architects, and corporate real estate directors. 
  
  
  
  

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  • Facilitate high-level introductions between potential clients and our executive team to reinforce project confidence. 
  
  
  
  

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  • Maintain consistent touchpoints with existing and past clients to identify future project pipelines and ensure total satisfaction. 
  
  
  
  

• Business Development 

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  • Identify and qualify new construction opportunities within the industrial, hospitality, healthcare, and retail sectors across Southern Utah. 
  
  
  
  

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  • Utilize CRM tools to meticulously track lead engagement, relationship health, and market trends for executive reporting. 
  
  
  
  

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  • Research and track local zoning changes, land sales, and competitor activity to stay ahead of the market curve. 
  
  
  
  

• Project Execution and Coordination 

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  • Lead the initial discovery phase for new projects, ensuring a thorough understanding of the client’s vision, budget, and timeline. 
  
  
  
  

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  • Collaborate with the estimating and pre-construction teams to ensure that bid proposals are technically sound and aligned with stakeholder expectations. 
  
  
  
  

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  • Manage the seamless transition of won projects from the sales phase to the project management team, ensuring no loss of detail or relationship continuity. 
  
  
  
  

What you need to succeed:  

• Interpersonal & Communication Skills 

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  • Relationship Architect: Exceptional ability to build rapport quickly and maintain long-term trust with high-level executives and stakeholders. 
  
  
  
  

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  • Master Communicator: Strong public speaking and presentation skills; you can confidently "pitch" Bonneville’s value proposition in both formal boardrooms and informal networking settings. 
  
  
  
  

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  • Strategic Negotiator: The ability to navigate complex discussions around project scope, timelines, and partnerships to reach win-win outcomes. 
  
  
  
  

• Technical & Professional Skills 

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  • Strategic Thinking: The ability to analyze market data and internal growth targets to create a viable, actionable regional sales strategy. 
  
  
  
  

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  • Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). 
  
  
  
  

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  • Self-Starter Mentality: High level of autonomy and "intrapreneurial" spirit—you are comfortable working remotely in St. George while staying aligned with the SLC headquarters.