Business Development Manager - Charlotte, NC

SMPS Charlotte; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to expand our client base and secure major construction contracts.

You will express ideas clearly to build rapport with current and new customers and manage key partnerships for long-term growth. The role requires a track record of developing business, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and the ability to network across the Charlotte metro.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of business development/sales experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business, construction, or related field.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.
• Business and community relationships in the Charlotte metro area.
• Knowledge of construction-related industry.
• Knowledge of Messer focused market segments is a plus.
• Formal sales training experience with client management (CRM) software.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business accounts to secure major construction contracts.
• Strategically prospect, network, and research future construction project opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with the Business Development team to create and implement strategic plans to generate business opportunities which result in achieved revenue objectives for the Charlotte region.
• Participate in industry and community organizations.
• Continuously grow and develop your skills to lead project teams in selling high-end conceptual services to executive level managers and buyers of large corporations and agencies.
• Influence the performance of direct reports.

Skills

10+ years of business development/sale

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, construction, or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Business Development Manager - Charlotte, NC

Job Posting
Sep. 23, 2026

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers,communities,and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown toelevenregional officeslocatedacross the Midwest and Southeast:Greenville, South Carolina;Charlotteand Raleigh,North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee.

We are currently seeking an experienced, self-starting, goal-oriented, successful sales professional to fill the role of Business Development Manager in our Charlotte, NC region. As a Business Development Manager, your goal is to express ideas in a way that will build rapport with our current and new customers. You will help build new customer relationships and assist in managing key customer “partnerships” for long term business growth and success.

What You Will Do:

• Develop new business accounts to secure major construction contracts
• Strategically prospect, network, and research future construction project opportunities
• Work collaboratively with the Business Development team to create and implement strategic plans to generate business opportunities which result in achieved revenue objectives for the Charlotte region
• Participate in industry and community organizations
• Continuously grow and develop your skills to lead project teams in selling high-end conceptual services to executive level managers and buyers of large corporations and agencies
• Influence the performance of direct reports
• Make business decisions based on Messer's long-term growth philosophy and core values

What You Will Bring:

• 10+ years of business development/sales experience
• Bachelor's degree required – business, construction, or related field preferred
• Ability to work non-traditional hours
• Business and community relationships in the Charlotte metro area
• Knowledge/experience in a construction-related industry
• Knowledge of Messer focused market segments (aviation, food and beverage, healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, science and technology) is a plus
• Formal sales training experience with client management (CRM) software
• Proven track record developing business and long-term client relations

Messer Construction Co. does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Your decisions influence your career at every step: Makeyourscount with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bring the determination.Let’sbuild something great together.

All Messer employeesare required tocomply withour Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.