Business Development Manager - Northeast

Fortress Building Products; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolution Framing is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive demand for Evolution products among contractors, architects, and code officials across the Northeast region. You will conduct trainings, webinars, and product knowledge sessions while accelerating adoption of Evolution steel framing in residential and commercial markets.

The role requires establishing annual sales plans, managing budgets, and expanding the installer network with a strong emphasis on relationship-building and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of successful experience in decking building, single-family or multifamily building material sales with a consistent track record of exceeding expectations.
• Working knowledge of building materials industry and products.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to aid the Estimating team in performing exterior material takeoffs from rough site walks and blueprints/plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM software (Salesforce, etc.).
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Ability to work independently and/or with a team to drive results.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Approximately 50% overnight travel required.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Primarily focused on driving Evolution steel framing to contractors in both the residential and commercial segments.
• Responsible for driving product awareness at the architect, insurance agency, public agency, and code official levels.
• Create Annual Sales Plan and Budget and communicate necessary actions, tools, and resources required to accomplish plan and budget.
• Communicate, present, and enroll members in the Preferred Contractor and Authorized Dealer Programs in the respective region.
• Organize and set up an installer network to facilitate projects in channel.
• Foster an environment of open communication.
• Maintain a high energy and comprehensive working knowledge of the Evolution product line.
• Develop new business target list, develop strategy and tactics for new account acquisition, conduct meetings, presentations, site visits, produce quotes, and close new business to consistently attain and exceed sales objectives.
• Identify and initiate contact with key buying influences within target accounts to develop long‑term business relationships.
• Report to the Director, Sales as to the status of the region in all areas including successes, challenges, and needs.
• Maintains knowledge of local building trends, code, and compliances.
• Coordinate projects, anticipate customer needs, planning, ordering, and issue resolution.
• Assist in hands‑on site installation training for new customers and/or subs.
• Attend industry events and work national trade shows as applicable.
• Positively impacts the local industry through community involvement and participation in builder industry associations, events, and committees.
• Record activity and projects into company CRM and keep all information correct and up to date.
• Utilize lead analytics software, social media networking, and other industry tools to facilitate cold calls which ultimately lead to incremental sales.
• Facilitate direct sales opportunities with target customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Consultative selling

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM software (Salesforce)

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Job description

Evolution Framing is seeking a Business Development Manager focused on driving demand of Evolution products to join our Evolution Sales team. In this position, you will work with distributors, dealers, contractors, home builders, architects, specifiers and code-officials to accelerate adoption of Evolution steel framing in the market. In this role, you will conduct internal and external training sessions, webinars, product knowledge/training sessions, and assist or advise in installation of high profile and new user projects. The Business Development Manager must have the ability to facilitate the sales process, meet corporate objectives, and develop and execute strategies to increase and retain relationships with the customer base across the sales channel within the specified geography.

This position will work closely with various members of the sales team and cross functional departments including Product Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Innovations, Order Management, and Customer Care.

This position will be based out of a home office and require regular travel. Candidates must be located within the assigned territory and within proximity to a major airport.

Territory Includes:

Northeast Region (CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, and VT)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Primarily focused on driving Evolution steel framing to contractors in both the residential and commercial segments.
• Responsible for driving product awareness at the architect, insurance agency, public agency, and code official levels.
• Create Annual Sales Plan and Budget and communicate necessary actions, tools, and resources required to accomplish plan and budget.
• Communicate, present, and enroll members in the Preferred Contractor and Authorized Dealer Programs in the respective region.
• Organize and set up an installer network to facilitate projects in channel.
• Foster an environment of open communication.
• Maintain a high energy and comprehensive working knowledge of the Evolution product line.
• Develop new business target list, develop strategy and tactics for new account acquisition, conduct meetings, presentations, site visits, produce quotes, and close new business to consistently attain and exceed sales objectives.
• Identify and initiate contact with key buying influences within target accounts to develop long‑term business relationships.
• Report to the Director, Sales as to the status of the region in all areas including successes, challenges, and needs.
• Maintains knowledge of local building trends, code, and compliances.
• Coordinate projects, anticipate customer needs, planning, ordering, and issue resolution.
• Assist in hands‑on site installation training for new customers and/or subs.
• Attend industry events and work national trade shows as applicable.
• Positively impacts the local industry through community involvement and participation in builder industry associations, events, and committees.
• Record activity and projects into company CRM and keep all information correct and up to date.
• Utilize lead analytics software, social media networking, and other industry tools to facilitate cold calls which ultimately lead to incremental sales.
• Facilitate direct sales opportunities with target customers.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Achievement Focus – Sets challenging goals, persists through obstacles, seizes opportunities, and takes calculated risks to deliver results.

Adaptability – Adjusts effectively to changing priorities, demands, and unexpected situations.

Attendance/Punctuality – Maintains reliable attendance, punctuality, and coverage of responsibilities.

Business Acumen – Understands business impact, market dynamics, profitability and strategic objectives.

Business Ethics – Demonstrates integrity, accountability, respect, and commitment to organizational values.

Communications – Communicates clearly in verbal and written formats, listens effectively, and keeps others informed.

Consultative Selling – Builds trust, uncovers customer needs, presents tailored solutions, and manages the sales process.

Continuous Learning – Seeks feedback, develops skills, pursues growth opportunities, and shares knowledge.

Cooperation – Builds positive relationships, supports others, collaborates effectively, and resolves conflicts constructively.

Customer Focus – Prioritizes customer needs, provides responsive service, and delivers on commitments.

Initiative – Takes proactive action, seeks opportunities, accepts responsibility, and drives results independently.

Organization Support – Adheres to policies, completes tasks accurately, and supports organizational goals and values.

Problem Solving – Analyzes issues, evaluates options, and develops effective solutions.

Professionalism – Demonstrates professionalism, positive relationships, and a respectful, customer‑focused demeanor.

Sales Skills – Meets sales goals, develops new business, overcomes objections, and maintains customer satisfaction.

Technical Expertise – Applies specialized knowledge to solve complex problems and stays current in the field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience/Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years of successful experience in decking building, single‑family or multifamily building material sales with a consistent track record of exceeding expectations
• Working knowledge of building materials industry and products
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to aid the Estimating team in performing exterior material takeoffs from rough site walks and blueprints/plans
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM software (Salesforce, etc.)
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to work independently and/or with a team to drive results
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Approximately 50% overnight travel required
• Bilingual – English/Spanish a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a field‑based outside sales role operating out of a home office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Regular travel to customer, project, or operating sites is required, which may involve exposure to varying environmental conditions and may require the use of required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to steel toe shoes, hearing protection, and other site‑specific safety gear.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements. Light to moderate lifting is required. Ability to manage the physical demands and stress of traveling is essential.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

The above job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, and working conditions associated with it. Responsibilities may change based on organizational needs and other factors.