Job Description

Join a global professional services leader! We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.

With more than 8500 people across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD is one of the world's leading engineering, environmental and construction services companies. Committed to the success of our clients and the communities in which we operate, we have an ongoing requirement for high caliber professionals to join our connected global network.

GHD has an excellent opportunity for a Market Development Specialist based out of Houston, TX and working with the Regional Market Leads (MLs), Sales Team, and Regional Business Group Leaders (BGLs) in executing strategies and initiatives in support of the Mid-Continent regional business and market plans.

Be a part of a high functioning team, where everything we do is inspired by a level of passion and professional pride that comes elevating our business with our clients and in the market.

Position Responsibilities are, but are not limited to:

• Coordination with MLs, BGLs, and Key Client teams to support client accounts (contract reviews, client initiatives, and pursuit tracking)
• Identify and register for regional activities that will raise visibility regionally for GHD by way of: seminars, conferences, client events, speaking opportunities, sponsorships, and charity-related events (this would include some participation in key seminars/conferences)
• Perform research on procurement opportunities for our key public sector clients
• Regularly update and maintain the Regional Pipeline and ensure that information is accurate and up to date.
• Regularly update our Regional Market Report and Top Pursuits
• Remain abreast of overall proposal and backlog trends, threats, and opportunities within the region.
• Assist the RBDL in supporting the Key Client Relationship Managers with engagement and business development initiatives.
• Perform research and development of strategic development programs and capture plans for target clients and client sector initiatives
• Support the market team in creating client presentations around our services
• Internally assisting with existing Client Relationships and further Business Development with our key clients

Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in related discipline (Business, Engineering, Technical, etc.). A combination of education, skills and experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Solid communications and organizational skills with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities at a time
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with experience working effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment to identify and capture actions to support marketing efforts
• Ability to understand our market objectives and review industry research and trends to evaluate opportunities with our key clients
• Skills working with Microsoft Power BI, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel

We offer a professional, yet welcoming, culture based on our core values of Teamwork, Respect, Safety, and Integrity. We also provide accelerated professional development through hands-on experience, mentorship, and training via our GHD Business School.

Are you passionate about pursuing this position? If so, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link below.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

About Us

Why GHD?

Being the best we can be is in our culture.
We are a family of smart, innovative and creative problem solvers. In our employee-owned company, everything feels like it matters more. Challenge us and help us come up with new solutions to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.

Our commitment to you

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognise achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

Who we are

We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly 'One GHD' across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.