Client Solutions Manager (Sales and Business Development)

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC is hiring a Client Solutions Manager for sales and business development, focusing on ecological restoration and water quality projects. The role involves marketing solutions, building relationships, and managing proposals in the Southeast region. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in complex sales cycles. The position can be based in Nashville, TN or remotely within Tennessee, requiring regional travel for client meetings and site visits.
RES is seeking a Client Solutions Manager that will market integrated delivery projects directly to prospects and clients in mitigation, water quality, and resilience. The position is vital to the region's sales and business development function and promotes RES solutions throughout the Southeast region. You'll serve as the face of RES to clients, agencies, and industry partners, helping identify and close opportunities for ecological restoration, water quality, and resilience solutions. This role blends relationship-building, strategic planning, and technical insight to position RES as a trusted advisor and industry leader. The position can be located in Nashville, TN or remotely in the state of Tennessee.

Why You'll Love This JobYou'll be on the front lines of delivering real environmental results-through deals that matter.You'll collaborate with dynamic internal teams-from design and regulatory to finance and construction-to bring projects to life.You'll grow your professional network while engaging public agencies, private developers, consultants, and non-profits.You'll represent RES at conferences and industry forums, becoming a key voice in restoration innovationA Day in the Life

You'll work closely with land, regulatory, design, and project teams to pursue and win business opportunities in your assigned market. This includes identifying qualified leads, managing external relationships, and leading proposal development and deal structuring. You'll track permitting timelines, understand deal components, manage cross-functional resources, and represent RES during key client meetings and industry events.

From guiding internal teams on project pursuit strategy to presenting financial summaries to clients, you'll be the connector between RES capabilities and market opportunities-bringing deals from idea to execution.

Expect to travel regionally to visit project sites, meet with regulators and clients, and represent RES at conferences and partner events.

We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:

BS/BA in Environmental Science, Business, Engineering, or related field3+ years of experience in a related industry, dealing with complex solutions with multi-year sales cycle and multiple stakeholdersExperience assessing and managing project timelines, identifying risks, and aligning teams to meet deliverablesExperience interpreting financial models and communicating financial health of dealsExperience with contracts and key provisions; legal awareness in deal structuringYou will thrive in this position if you:Love building lasting relationships and solving complex client challengesAre comfortable presenting to both technical and non-technical audiencesCommunicate clearly in writing and in person-and know when to bring in the right internal expertsCan read the room, adapt your approach, and keep pushing forward with resilience and urgencyWhat Will Make You Stand Out

Experience with relevant environmental regulations and permits/approvals (e.g. CWA 404/402/401, NWP/IP, NPDES, ESA)PMP or advanced training in project or deal managementKnowledge of stream/wetland design and construction methodsRelationships with local, state, and federal regulators in your regionExperience in the review and preparation of regulatory documents and deliverables and responding to agency commentsExperience with science, design and/or construction of wetlands