Project Business Developer – Commercial & Residential Market

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

📋 Description

• Identify and secure new projects within both commercial and residential sectors.

• Cultivate and oversee strategic partnerships with developers, architects, engineering firms, façade consultants, construction companies, and other project stakeholders.

• Conduct frequent field visits and client meetings.

• Promote and market Somfy’s motorized, automated, and connected shading solutions.

• Ensure that Somfy solutions are specified early on and included in project documentation.

• Offer technical and commercial assistance during the design and planning stages.

• Illustrate the benefits in energy efficiency, comfort, and smart building integration.

• Manage the entire project development cycle, from prospecting and specification to negotiation and project follow-up.

• Provide support to partner manufacturers involved in project execution.

• Collaborate with Sales, Key Account Managers, Technical Support, and Marketing to turn specifications into orders.

• Represent Somfy at industry events and trade exhibitions.

• Organize training sessions and presentations for project stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in business development, project sales, or specification sales within the construction or building technologies sector.

• Proven track record of collaborating with architects, developers, and engineering firms.

• Experience in managing project lifecycles.

• Technical aptitude and knowledge of motorized shading and building automation systems.

• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and project documentation, including AutoCAD.

• Strong skills in commercial negotiations and presentations.

• A proactive, business-oriented, and results-driven mindset.

• Capability to work independently in complex stakeholder environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Architecture, or a field related to construction.

• Willingness to travel frequently within Hungary.

• Fluent in Hungarian.

• Good command of English, with a minimum proficiency level of B2.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus of 25% of gross yearly salary, contingent on achieving set goals.

• Company car available for both professional and personal use, in accordance with our Car Policy.

• Access to private medical care.

• Meal vouchers.

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being.

• “Day for You” — an additional day off dedicated to preventive health check-ups.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential psychological, legal, financial, and well-being support for you and your family.

• Attractive discounts on SOMFY products.

• Opportunities for ongoing learning, development, and career advancement, including regional exposure.

• A highly collaborative international work environment.

• Chance to shape and transform a key capability area, leaving a significant impact on the business.