BSC Business Development Manager

Envision; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision is seeking a Business Development Manager to oversee the growth of revenue across multiple channels including eCommerce and contracts. This position involves developing a qualified opportunity pipeline and maintaining customer relationships, particularly within military and federal sectors.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and skills in sales strategy and market analysis. This is a full-time position located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing.
• Strong understanding of government procurement processes.
• Experience with military or federal customers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a business development pipeline.
• Support RFQs and proposals in partnership with relevant teams.
• Analyze market data to produce actionable business recommendations.

Skills

Sales development

Customer acquisition

Project management

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field

Tools

CRM systems

ERP systems

eCommerce systems

Job description

BSC Business Development Manager

Location: Peterson AFB, CO 80914 | Type: Full Time | Education Level: Bachelor Degree | Salary Range: $67,000–$101,000 | Travel Percentage: 20% | Shift: First Shift | Category: Business Development

Position Summary

The BSC Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and advancing revenue growth opportunities across Envision Xpress Base Supply Center stores, eCommerce channels, and contract-related business. This role supports the Director of BSC Sales and Marketing by building a qualified opportunity pipeline, expanding customer and vendor relationships, analyzing market and pricing data, supporting RFQs and proposals, and helping convert customer needs into profitable product, service, store, eCommerce, and contract solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a business development pipeline supporting BSC store sales, eCommerce sales, and contract-related opportunities.
• Partner with the Director of BSC Sales and Marketing to execute growth strategies, customer acquisition plans, merchandising initiatives, vendor events, and product launch priorities.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new customer, product, service, vendor, dropship, and contract opportunities that support revenue growth, margin improvement, and mission impact.
• Monitor bid portals, customer forecasts, purchasing trends, government and military procurement needs, and local BSC market opportunities; recommend priorities and response strategies.
• Support RFQs, RFPs, customer quotes, capability statements, product sourcing, pricing analysis, and proposal response activities in partnership with purchasing, contracts, finance, and operations.
• Conduct competitive assessments of pricing, assortment, terms, marketplace positioning, contract requirements, and customer satisfaction; recommend strategies to improve Envision's position.
• Develop and maintain relationships with military, federal, base-level, commercial, vendor, supplier, and industry contacts to grow sales and strengthen strategic partnerships.
• Work closely with BSC stores to understand local customer needs, identify account opportunities, support customer outreach, and connect stores with new product and service solutions.
• Collaborate with eCommerce and merchandising/marketing teams to identify products and categories that can be launched, expanded, or repositioned across online and store channels.
• Research and recommend new vendor, manufacturer, supplier, and strategic partner relationships to expand assortment, improve availability, and support customer requirements.
• Analyze sales, margin, pricing, customer, category, and product data to produce actionable recommendations for growth, forecasting, budgeting, and monthly business reviews.
• Support product feasibility reviews, margin evaluations, and operational readiness assessments for new products, services, accounts, and contract opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Contracts team on contract requirements, compliance considerations, terms, closeout activities, customer feedback, and issue resolution as needed.
• Support NIB/AbilityOne or federal procurement list opportunities when applicable by coordinating internal research, customer demand information, product data, and partner communication.
• Attend or support customer meetings, base visits, manager meetings, vendor showcases, customer appreciation events, trade shows, conventions, and other business development activities.
• Prepare and maintain business development reports, pipeline updates, sales goal tracking, market research summaries, and recommendations for leadership review.
• Use a collaborative approach to influence cross‑functional execution and ensure opportunities transition effectively from pipeline development to operational implementation.
• Maintain flexibility to perform other duties as assigned to support evolving business objectives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field. Significant related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of business development, sales, account management, marketing, merchandising, eCommerce, government contracting, federal procurement, or related experience.
• Experience with military/federal customers, BSC retail operations, AbilityOne/NIB, contracts, pricing, or category/product development is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of sales development, customer acquisition, capture planning, account management, and channel growth strategies.
• Ability to analyze product, customer, market, margin, pricing, and competitive data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Working knowledge of government purchasing, federal acquisition processes, contract vehicles, RFQs/RFPs, or related procurement practices preferred.
• Strong negotiation, problem‑solving, and relationship‑building skills with the ability to manage through influence across departments.
• Excellent professional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple opportunities, deadlines, stakeholders, and deliverables.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and experience with CRM, ERP, eCommerce, or account management systems helpful.
• Ability to establish and maintain a network of customer, government, vendor, supplier, and industry contacts.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while keeping leadership informed of progress, risks, and recommendations.
• Strong business acumen, including understanding of revenue growth, gross margin, pricing, inventory, assortment planning, and operational execution.
• Ability to travel as required for BSC store visits, customer meetings, vendor events, trade shows, conventions, and business development activities.
• Commitment to Envision's mission and the creation of employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Envision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.