Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Location:

Nashua, NH (Primary) - Travel Required Across New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast

Employment Type :
Full-Time, Salaried

Optiline Enterprises is one of the fastest-growing commercial drywall and metal framing contractors in the country. Built on innovation, relationships, and high-performance execution, Optiline is committed to its mission of positively impacting lives in the construction industry through opportunity. As we grow toward our long‑term vision of becoming a $1B organization, strategic business development is a key driver of our success.

We are seeking a driven, relationship-focused, and professional leader to join our team.

The Business Development Manager is responsible for building, maintaining, and expanding Optiline's business-to-business relationships across general contractors, owners, developers, and industry partners. This role will work closely with the Preconstruction team to generate high-quality opportunities, increase market share, and support strategic expansion in core and emerging markets. The ideal candidate is an outgoing, polished communicator with experience in the construction industry, strong relationship-building skills, and a passion for driving organic growth.

This role offers significant advancement opportunities for the right individual as Optiline continues to scale.

• Business Development & Relationship Management
  • Identify, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with GCs, developers, owners, architects, and partner trades.
  • Act as the primary Optiline representative at industry events, networking functions, conferences, and client meetings.
  • Build a deep understanding of client needs and market dynamics to position Optiline as a preferred partner.
  • Schedule and conduct regular client check‑ins and pipeline reviews with key accounts.
  • Track and report relationship status, follow‑ups, and new opportunities.
• Strategic Growth & Market Expansion
  • Generate and qualify new business opportunities within New England and in planned Southeast expansion markets.
  • Support the pre‑construction team in identifying, developing, and nurturing new regional partnerships.
  • Maintain strong visibility in the construction community to uncover upcoming projects early.
  • Lead outreach efforts for new markets, target GCs, and high‑value clients.
• Collaboration with Preconstruction
  • Work closely with Preconstruction & Estimating teams to ensure alignment between BD efforts and bid strategy.
  • Communicate client expectations, project intelligence, and competitive insights.
  • Attend key bid meetings, kickoff meetings, and project interviews when needed.
• Brand Representation
  • Represent Optiline professionally and consistently in all interactions.
  • Support the Marketing team by contributing project updates, photos, client testimonials, and market insights.
  • Uphold Optiline's brand messaging, Mission, Vision, and Core Values in all communication.

• 3-7 years of construction industry experience (GC, subcontractor, materials supplier, or related).
• Proven experience in business development, client management, account growth, or similar role.
• Outgoing, polished, and professional communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel across New England (and eventually Southeast markets).
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes, relationships, and market dynamics.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal teams, especially Preconstruction.
• Self‑driven, disciplined, and able to manage schedules, follow‑ups, and client pipelines.
• Alignment with Optiline's Core Values:
  Family, Own It, Dependable, Passionate, Relationship, Integrity, Innovative, Safety.

This role is designed as a foundational BD leadership position with opportunity to grow as Optiline scales toward multi‑region operations and the right candidate will have substantial upward mobility.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and company benefits
• Career development and long‑term advancement opportunities

• Direct impact on a high‑growth organization with major regional expansion plans
• Work directly with the Optiline leadership team
• Opportunity to leave a legacy during a pivotal growth period
• Strong internal culture focused on teamwork, relationships, and doing the right thing
• A company that invests in people and creates opportunities for long‑term success

Optiline will conduct a criminal background check for this position upon offer acceptance.