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National Business Development Leader - Environmental & Water Public Services

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of related experience in the environmental sector
  • Proven consulting industry leadership in client development and public sector environmental services
  • Strong client service mindset with the ability to understand client needs
  • Proven leadership under pressure with sound decision-making skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy for public sector clients
  • Build, develop, and manage a high-performing business development team
  • Lead the development and implementation of strategic market and client plans
  • Cultivate strategic partnerships and relationships with key public sector stakeholders

About the company

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Woodard & Curran

Environmental Services

Woodard & Curran is more than just a consulting firm – we are an integrated science, engineering, design-build, and operations company specializing in water and environmental projects. Our depth of experience across these disciplines makes us uniquely suited to handle any project with a completely tailored approach. By partnering with our clients, adopting their priorities, and understanding the realities they face, we deliver one-of-a-kind answers to unique problems, with a truly collaborative working style. We believe that doing good work for our clients goes hand in hand with doing good work for the companies and communities we serve, and for the planet as a whole, and that all good work begins and ends with a happy, healthy team. These commitments — to each other, to our clients, and to the world around us — define Woodard & Curran.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryEnvironmental Services
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet. 


We believe companies who genuinely put their people first deliver the best work, so we prioritize well-being and flexibility and constantly engage in shaping an enjoyable workplace where people feel they belong. We value individuals who are authentic and autonomous and want to collaborate across the organization. Here, professionals at any level can grow their careers through challenging and innovative work, receiving recognition and rewards. And we operate with a mission-oriented commitment to the environment.   

 

How You’ll Make a Difference 

Navigate the waters of a growing and resilient industry. Woodard & Curran seeks a highly motivated and experienced National Business Development Leader (NBDL) to lead our public sector business development team. You will identify growth opportunities in alignment with executing the company’s vision and strategic plan while leading and partnering in decision-making that sustains organizational change. You will leverage current partnerships and develop new strategic relationships, ensuring the achievement of sales, market position, and client satisfaction goals. This Business Development leadership position requires expertise in sales within the water and environmental markets in the public sector. In doing so, you will support the execution of a market-led approach based on leveraging the full power of Woodard & Curran talent to create value for our clients. You will promote organizational values and commitment to the development of employees as leaders throughout Woodard & Curran.  

 

Location: Hybrid role located near one of Woodard & Curran's primary office locations.

 

Metro areas of:

Portland, ME

Boston, MA

Providence, RI

New York, NY

Middletown, CT

Philadelphia, PA

Atlanta, GA

Tampa, FL

St Louis, MO

Pittsburgh, PA

Sacramento, CA

San Francisco, CA

Los Angeles, CA

San Diego, CA

 

Travel: Travel required, approximately 15 - 40%.


What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran - Business Development:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy for public sector clients aligned with the company's objectives and vision that achieves sales targets, revenue growth, and profitability goals
  • Build, develop, and manage a high-performing business development team capable of executing sales and client service initiatives, including client management plans, large-account strategies, and the identification and development of future Client Managers.
  • Lead the development and implementation of strategic market and client plans that leverage the company's strengths and unique offerings in the public sector.  
  • Recommend and implement sales strategies and improvements based on market research, regulatory drivers, and competitor analyses, including developing discrete service offerings and market content in conjunction with technical and operational leadership. 
  •  Collaborate across the organization and manage budgets to achieve the targeted cost of sales.  
  • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and client-centricity within the business development team to deliver exceptional results and exceed client expectations. 
  • Monitor market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes shaping the public sector water and environmental landscape to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decision-making.
  • Cultivate strategic partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders in the public sector, including industry leaders, potential clients, and government entities, to drive business growth and enhance market position.  

  • Leaderhip Behaviors
  • STRATEGIC: Brings a long-range, enterprise-wide perspective to problem-solving and decision-making; uses objective analysis, disciplined planning, and effective execution to advance business goals and support sustainable growth.
  • COMMUNICATION: Communicates clearly, directly, and thoroughly; shares information in a timely manner, sets clear expectations, and articulates viewpoints, needs, and desired outcomes in ways that promote alignment and action.
  • COLLABORATION: Inspires energy, engagement, and commitment from others; creates enthusiasm around shared goals and fosters a dynamic, high-activity environment that motivates teams to deliver results.
  • MANAGEMENT FOCUS: Drives action and accountability by providing direction, influencing outcomes, facilitating group progress, and stepping forward to guide teams through priorities, decisions, and execution.

  • What You Will Need to Succeed
  • Minimum of 10 years of related experience leading teams to achieve market growth and business development goals in the environmental sector.
  • Proven consulting industry leadership in client development, sales systems, and public sector environmental services.
  • Demonstrated success developing and executing client growth strategies aligned with company objectives that achieve goals.
  • Strong client service mindset with the ability to understand client needs, priorities, and decision-making structures.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Disciplined management approach with the ability to define outcomes, set priorities, direct action, and strengthen processes and systems.
  • Consistent demonstration of integrity and accountability to build trust and meet commitments.
  • Experience building high-performing, sustainable, collaborative teams with strong morale.
  • Proven leadership under pressure, including sound decision-making, change leadership, and the courage to drive needed improvements.
  • Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)

     

    As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.

     

    What this means:

    • MDR applies to both you and the Company
    • Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings
    • Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement

     

    If you are offered a position with Woodard & Curran, you will be asked to review and sign the MDR as part of your offer packet.

     

    🔗 Review the full agreement here: Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement

     

     

    Employee Support & Benefits

     

    Retirement Savings:

    • 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

     

    Time away from work:

    • Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
    • Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
    • Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
    • Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

     

    Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

    • Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
    • Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
    • Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
    • Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

     

    Workplace Information

     

    E-Verify Participation

    Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. 

    🔗 View required Right to Work and E-Verify posters here.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility

    Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

    🔗 View our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
    🔗 View the "Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster 

     

    Inclusion & Belonging

    We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.

    As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact.

     

    Recruitment Agency Policy

    We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees.

     

    Text Message Communication Notice:

    To support an efficient hiring process, we may send brief SMS updates or reminders. You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.”

     

    Terms, Privacy & Use of AI in Hiring 

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