Business Development Manager – Building & Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Drive the acquisition of new customers and enhance business within the designated building and construction market and region.

• Lead specification and business development initiatives with contractors, distributors, builders, developers, and other stakeholders in the building and construction sector.

• Serve as the main commercial and technical point of contact for accounts, liaising between customers, project management, and internal teams.

• Identify market trends, foster customer relationships, and create growth opportunities in both existing and new markets.

• Coordinate regional and internal sales efforts to promote revenue growth and ensure customer success.

• Handle customer inquiries, prepare quotes, and support sales-driven projects from opportunity through to execution.

• Negotiate and finalize framework agreements along with associated commercial proposals.

• Represent the company at trade shows, customer workshops, seminars, and other significant industry events.

• Collaborate with Global Sales Managers and relevant sales representatives to assist in strategic account and market development initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

• 3–7+ years of experience in business development, sales, or account management is required.

• A proven history of working with contractors, distributors, builders, developers, or other commercial partners.

• Strong preference for experience within the building and construction industry.

• Excellent negotiation and closing abilities.

• Technical capability to comprehend and communicate product specifications.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics).

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is preferred.

• Certified Sales Professional (CSP) or a similar certification is preferred.

• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• Four weeks of Paid Time Off annually

• Ten paid holidays

• Employer 401K matching

• Highly subsidized Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Company paid short/long term disability insurance and life insurance

• Free SC YMCA Membership