About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Construction Management.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential client is hiring an entry-level Business Development Manager — Retail to support retail sector growth in New York, NY. This role helps research prospects, maintain a healthy pipeline, assist with outreach and proposals, and partner with operations and marketing. You'll work under senior BD leadership and gain hands-on exposure to retail construction, tenant fit-outs, and commercial real estate clients.

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What You’ll Do

• Support retail-focused business development initiatives under senior guidance
• Research and identify potential retail clients, developers, brokers, architects, and consultants
• Assist in building and maintaining a pipeline of prospective retail opportunities in CRM
• Support outreach efforts: scheduling, follow-ups, meeting prep and materials
• Help prepare presentations, proposals, interview materials and event collateral
• Track market trends, tenant expansion activity, and competitive developments
• Attend industry events and network alongside senior team members when appropriate
• Coordinate with operations and preconstruction for opportunity qualification
• Partner with marketing on retail-focused collateral and award submissions
• Maintain accurate pipeline records and provide regular activity updates to BD leadership

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Who We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• 2–4 years in business development, sales, client relations, real estate, or related fields; internships considered
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (business, real estate, construction management, marketing or related)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong time management and follow-through
• Comfortable collaborating across departments and working with senior leadership
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM systems a plus
• Interest in retail construction, tenant fit-outs, and commercial development
• Self-starter mentality with eagerness to learn and grow in business development

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Key Competencies

• Curiosity & willingness to learn
• Relationship building and client engagement
• Clear communication skills
• Strong organization & attention to detail
• Initiative, accountability, and teamwork
• Market awareness and research capabilities

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Success Measures

• Quality and completeness of pipeline research and prospect lists
• Consistency and accuracy of CRM data entry and reporting
• Growth in outreach activity and client/contact engagement
• Progress in understanding the retail construction market
• Positive contribution to team pursuits and internal collaboration

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Location, Employment Type & Compensation

• Location: New York, NY (on-site / local)
• Employment type: Full time / Contractor (as posted)
• Salary (NYC): $100,000–$120,000 per year (range reflects good-faith estimate and may vary based on experience, tier, and location)

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About the Industry

This role supports a confidential client in Construction Management focused on retail tenant fit-outs, commercial retail buildouts, and related client relationships within the commercial real estate and retail sectors.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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