Business Development Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Business Development Specialist

Arizona Based | National Territory

Some business development roles are about maintaining accounts.

This one is about building something.

Equitable Housing Construction Partners is looking for a Business Development Specialist to help expand our presence in the affordable housing renovation space across the United States. This role is based in Arizona and focused on building relationships, increasing pipeline, and helping grow long-term partnerships in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and affordable housing sector.

We are a results-driven organization that values accountability, efficiency, follow-through, and strong relationships. Our work supports affordable housing renovation projects that improve communities and change lives. We believe in doing meaningful work, doing it well, and building partnerships that last.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with the business development team to execute a growth strategy focused on affordable housing renovation projects nationwide
• Identify and engage developers, owners, investors, and agencies in the LIHTC space
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Set and attend a high volume of in-person meetings each week
• Grow pipeline consistently and help convert prospective projects into active opportunities
• Conduct market research to identify new targets and emerging trends
• Represent the company at conferences, industry events, and networking opportunities
• Deliver presentations when needed to showcase company capabilities
• Coordinate with preconstruction, legal, construction, and finance teams to support project pursuit and execution
• Stay current on affordable housing regulations, policies, and tax credit trends
• Travel regularly, with weekly travel expected to be at least 60%

What We're Looking For

• Experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management
• Strong preference for experience in affordable housing, LIHTC, real estate, or related sectors
• Strong understanding of low-income housing tax credits and affordable housing finance
• Ability to build relationships and earn trust with clients and partners
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Organized, self-directed, and able to work independently
• Comfortable managing activity in CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel extensively and meet clients in person
• Arizona based or able to operate from Arizona successfully

Why This Role Matters

This is an opportunity to help grow a business that is making a real impact in communities across the country. The right person will not just build a book of meetings. They will help create lasting partnerships and expand the company's reach in a highly specialized and important market.

To Apply

If you have experience building relationships, opening doors, and creating opportunity in affordable housing or a related market, we would like to hear from you.