Director of Business Development

Sterling Engineering; United States; On-site; USD 193,500 - 236,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead strategic initiatives in the power generation sector. This role involves collaborating with business leaders, developing client proposals, and overseeing marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in business development within the utilities industry and a strong network of industry contacts. The position requires travel and offers a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of marketing and business development experience in power generation.
• Strong industry contacts in the power generation industry.

Responsibilities

• Implementing strategic business development plans and preparing budgets.
• Overseeing business development activities for the power generation team.
• Developing marketing and sales plans, maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Marketing

Business Development

Client Relations

Education

College degree in Engineering

College degree in Business

College degree in Marketing

Job description

Compensation: Up to $215K commensurate with experience and 25-30% bonus potential, based on performance.

Overview:

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process. As a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Job Duties:

1. Working with Business Unit Leaders to implement the firm’s strategic business development plan, preparing annual business development budgets, developing and presenting client proposals when appropriate, and participating in responses to RFPs.
2. Developing, monitoring, and overseeing all business development activities for the power generation team providing consulting and engineering services for power plant owners and operators worldwide.
3. Conducting bi-monthly business development meetings.
4. Developing marketing, sales, and advertising plans; maintaining quality relationships with clients; preparing and presenting presentations to potential and existing clients.
5. Assisting and participating in other business development activities as required.

Qualifications:

1. 10-15 years of marketing and business development experience selling services to or working with utility power generation operators and/or gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators.
2. College degree in Engineering, Business, or Marketing (ABET accredited).
3. Strong industry contacts in the power generation industry.
4. Ability and desire to travel 3 to 4 times a month (50-75%).

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Engineering

Industries

• Engineering Services, Utilities, and Natural Gas Distribution