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Municipal Water & Wastewater Rainmaker - Georgia Practice Leader.

Keystone Distinction Group, Atlanta, GA, United States


Municipal Water/Wastewater Practice Leader– Georgia Region
Help Shape Communities. Drive Growth. Make It Rain.
We’re Recruiting on Purpose a

relationship-driven, opportunity-creating, market-savvy Practice Leader

to lead client development in

Georgia’s municipal water and wastewater sector.

This role is for someone who knows how to

build trust with city and county leaders ,

spot upcoming projects before the RFP hits , and

connect technical teams with real-world needs.

You’ll represent all of our client’s service lines across federal, state, municipal, county, and water district clients.

This isn’t just sales — it’s strategy, leadership, and impact.

Think 75%

external client engagement , 25%

internal collaboration .

What You’ll Be Doing

Build and grow client relationships — become their trusted advisor and go-to resource

Lead strategic planning for sales and account growth in the region

Partner with operations and practice leaders to align technical capabilities with client needs

Identify new business opportunities through market research, conversations, and trend spotting

Represent the company at meetings, conferences, and community/industry events

Coordinate and support key client pursuits, proposals, presentations, and events

Collaborate with business development and marketing teams on strategy and execution

Track progress, forecasts, and key metrics alongside the accounting and leadership teams

Champion the Strategic and Key Account Program

Mentor and guide BD team members as needed

What We’re Looking For

12+ years

of experience in sales, business development, or client management — ideally in

municipal or water/wastewater markets

Proven success developing long-term relationships with

municipal, county, and public sector clients

Bachelor’s degree in

Business, Marketing, Engineering, Urban Planning , or related field

A

seller-doer mindset

— you get the consultative nature of BD and love being in the field

Deep understanding of

procurement ,

project positioning , and

proposal strategy

Comfortable leading conversations, solving problems, and building consensus

Knowledge of

alternative delivery methods

(Design-Build, CMAR, etc.)

Strong business acumen and curiosity about how clients are funded and operate

Bonus Points For

Familiarity with CRM tools, especially

Cosential (Unanet)

Leadership in professional associations and community engagement

A passion for water and infrastructure — and a drive to help communities thrive

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for someone who knows how to open doors, build lasting trust, and deliver smart solutions.

Ready to lead growth in Georgia?

Let’s talk.

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