Job description

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Water/Wastewater Business Development & Marketing Specialist to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona (AZ). The primary focus of this role is to increase the firm’s visibility and presence in the Water/Wastewater industry with emphasis on holistic brand-building and strategic growth for the market. This is an office-based role at 1661 East Camelback Road, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016. • The primary purpose of this role is to be a catalyst for growth of Kimley-Horn's Water/Wastewater practice • Assist with identification, relationship building, pursuit, and proposal strategy for various targeted clients and projects • Assist in business development activities to ensure adequate, profitable new business is captured • Research business opportunities and assist in strategy development. • Positively represent Kimley-Horn via active engagement in networking events, activities, and organizations. • Partner with project managers to strategize on their market forecast, upcoming opportunities, and other potential clients/projects. • Partner with the regional Marketing team to ensure proper support to project managers. • Favorably position the firm for existing and future market opportunities. • Support and lead (when appropriate) marketing efforts for proposals, presentations, and other direct work-winning activities. • Coordinate special projects/events, including regional conferences • Manage multiple concurrent time sensitive deadlines • 10+ years of A/E/C industry experience • Bachelors or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or a similar field • Flexibility to work outside normal working hours • Willingness to occasionally travel (as required) for business needs • Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office • Confident communicator • Detail-oriented and proactive • Team player with a positive attitude/client service mentality • Strong ability to gather, interpret, and convey technical information At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years! Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn • Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution. • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. • Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays. • Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses. • Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs. • Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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• The primary purpose of this role is to be a catalyst for growth of Kimley-Horn's Water/Wastewater practice
• Assist with identification, relationship building, pursuit, and proposal strategy for various targeted clients and projects
• Assist in business development activities to ensure adequate, profitable new business is captured
• Research business opportunities and assist in strategy development.
• Positively represent Kimley-Horn via active engagement in networking events, activities, and organizations.
• Partner with project managers to strategize on their market forecast, upcoming opportunities, and other potential clients/projects.
• Partner with the regional Marketing team to ensure proper support to project managers.
• Favorably position the firm for existing and future market opportunities.
• Support and lead (when appropriate) marketing efforts for proposals, presentations, and other direct work-winning activities.
• Coordinate special projects/events, including regional conferences
• Manage multiple concurrent time sensitive deadlines
• 10+ years of A/E/C industry experience
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or a similar field
• Flexibility to work outside normal working hours
• Willingness to occasionally travel (as required) for business needs
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Confident communicator
• Detail-oriented and proactive
• Team player with a positive attitude/client service mentality
• Strong ability to gather, interpret, and convey technical information
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

Nice-to-haves

Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

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