
Business Development Manager (Building & Construction)
- Hours, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Define the go-to-market strategy for Building & Construction business (e.g., Commercial Building, Infrastructure, Industrial) including target applications, customers, and channel-to-market
- Capture “voice of customer” from contractors, specifiers, builders, General Contractors, and distributors to identify unmet market needs and inform go-to-market approach
- Monitor regulatory/code updates (IBC/IRC, ASTM, UL, FM, LEED, Buy America) and advise on implications for go-to-market.
- Establish strong relationships with key value chain partners to build qualified pipeline for target customers and applications
- Represent the company at trade shows, code councils, and industry bodies; deliver technical and commercial presentations.
- Lead complex deal cycles by collaborating with cross-functional teams (application engineering, operations, quality, finance, legal) to develop customer agreements / contracts (e.g., supply agreements, commercial agreements, memorandums of understanding, joint development agreements, etc.) to align incentives, safeguard volumes, and strengthen customer relationships.
- Lead all commercial activities on the Path to Purchase Order (e.g., lead management, sampling, prototype support, production commitment, business launch)
- Support development of our product strategy by identifying customer unmet needs, sharing those needs and other competitive intelligence with key stakeholders (e.g., application engineering, R&D, etc.) and participating in Product Development Process (PDP) as needed to drive commercialization of new offerings to enable profitable growth
- Maintain effective internal communication by developing and updating reports such as strategy roadmap, account plans, sales forecasts, etc.
- Actively participate in process improvement by participating in department and program meetings
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related; MBA or MS a plus.
- 7-10+ years in B2B growth roles within Building & Construction (materials, systems, equipment, or services).
- Proven success crafting strategy and turning it into revenue via multiple sales channels
- Working knowledge of construction value chain (owner → architect/specifier → General Contractor → subs → distributor/dealer → jobsite).
- Familiarity with codes/standards (IBC/IRC, ASTM/ANSI/UL/FM, LEED/WELL) and project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM/GC).
- Strong financial acumen (P&L levers, pricing, ROI/IRR) and CRM proficiency (Salesforce or similar).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presence; comfortable on job sites and in boardrooms.
- Willingness to travel 40-60%
- Performance Driven
- Communication
- Customer Centric
- Passion/Values
- Innovation
- Safety/Sustainability
- Collaboration
- Expertise
- Continuous sitting at desk
- Continuous computer work, keyboarding, computer mouse, and computer monitor
- Frequent carrying, pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs.
- Occasional standing and walking
- Rare climbing stairs, bending, and stooping
- Occasional domestic travel required
- Occasional travel by plane and car
- Personal Protective Equipment Requirements (PPE): safety shoes, safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, hearing protection, and other PPEs required by customers
- Inside Work - continuous
- Outside Work - occasional
- Hot/Cold - occasional
- Humid/Dry - occasional
- Dust/Vapor Fumes - rare
- Hazardous Machines - rare
- Moving Objects - rare
- Loud Noise - rare
- Excellent total compensation package
- 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision
- Onsite medical clinic
- Generous 401K contributions
- Top-notch wellness program with a focus on your total well-being