Field Business Development Manager - Trade & Architecture

Millboard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Millboard is seeking a field-based Business Development Manager in the United States to build and own a network across distributors, contractors, architects and trade partners. You will drive sustainable growth by converting demand into profitable relationships, traveling regularly, including overnight, to cover the territory and engage both specifiers and installers.

The role is individual contributor with support from marketing, lead generation and technical resources from US and UK offices.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a technical, trade-facing, specification or business development role within construction/building materials.
• Face-to-face selling and presenting experience.
• Hands-on capability delivering technical demos.
• Strong coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness to identify sales opportunities.
• Ability to engage architects, designers and high-end builders confidently.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Build demand through distributors, contractors, architects, and other trade partners.
• Influence specification and win profitable, lasting business relationships.
• Travel regularly across the territory to meet customers and partners.
• Collaborate with marketing, lead generation and technical resources to support growth.

Skills

Technical BD role

Face-to-face selling

Presentation delivery

Communication

Relationship building

Architect/designer engagement

Willingness to travel

Job description

Millboard is seeking a field-based Business Development Manager in the United States to build and own a network across distributors, contractors, architects and trade partners. You will drive sustainable growth by converting demand into profitable relationships, traveling regularly, including overnight, to cover the territory and engage both specifiers and installers.

The role is individual contributor with support from marketing, lead generation and technical resources from US and UK offices.