Director of Business Development

Title: Director of Business Development – Electrical & Commercial Construction

Location: Wilson, NC (Strong preference for candidates with established relationships throughout Raleigh and the Carolinas)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are seeking a results-driven Director of Business Development to lead our growth initiatives across the electrical and commercial construction sectors. This corporate-level leadership role focuses on developing strategic client relationships, executing sales strategies, mentoring a high-performing business development team, and identifying opportunities across multiple market sectors throughout North Carolina and the Carolinas region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement business development strategies to drive long-term revenue growth.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across multiple market sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the business development team to achieve performance objectives.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to support strategic planning.
• Develop sales plans, performance metrics, and team training initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and operational teams to align business development efforts with company objectives.
• Represent the organization at customer meetings, industry associations, conferences, and trade events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. Master’s preferred.
• 15+ years of business development or sales experience, including 3+ years in a Director-level or senior leadership role.
• Experience in electrical construction, commercial construction, or related industries.
• Established network and relationships throughout Raleigh and the Carolinas.
• Proven track record of developing new business and growing strategic client relationships.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience leading geographically distributed or remote business development teams is a plus.

Why Join Us:

• Lead and shape growth initiatives in a high-impact, visible leadership role.
• Work with a collaborative, growth-oriented team.
• Drive meaningful client relationships and market expansion in the Carolinas.