Senior Business Development Manager

Green Electronics Solutions - 7478; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Electronic Solutions is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to grow our presence in electronics recycling and ITAD markets. You will leverage an established network to open doors with data centers, hospitals, universities, and tech firms, driving strategic opportunities and partnerships.

You will collaborate with operations and leadership to tailor sustainable solutions, manage opportunities through to onboarding, and represent the company at industry events, accelerating growth

Qualifications

• Seasoned BD professional with established industry network.
• Proven track record in senior-level business development or partnerships.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
• Identify and generate new business opportunities via your network.
• Develop strategic partnerships with data centers, hospitals, schools, IT manufacturers, and technology companies.
• Identify opportunities in electronics recycling, IT asset disposition, data centers, sustainability, or technology infrastructure.
• Manage a pipeline of qualified opportunities from contact to contract and onboarding.
• Represent GES at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events.
• Collaborate with operations to tailor solutions for customers.
• Track BD activities and expand existing relationships.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Networking

Job description

Join Our Mission to Build a Greener Tomorrow: Senior Business Development Manager at Green Electronic Solutions

Looking to make a meaningful impact while growing your career? At Green Electronic Solutions, we're turning yesterday's electronics into tomorrow's solutions. As a trusted electronic recycling company for over 7 years, we're passionate about sustainability, innovation, and creating a cleaner, greener future. Our mission-driven team is dedicated to responsible recycling, eco-friendly practices, and making a real difference for our planet.

We're searching for an experienced and well-connected Senior Business Development Manager to help us expand our reach and build strategic partnerships within the electronics recycling, IT asset recovery, and data center sustainability industries. If you're a relationship-driven professional with a passion for sustainability and a knack for identifying opportunities, we'd love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do: Key Responsibilities

As our Senior Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving growth and positioning Green Electronic Solutions as a leader in the circular economy. Your responsibilities will include:

• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers and industry leaders.
• Leveraging your professional network to identify and generate new business opportunities.
• Developing strategic partnerships with organizations such as data centers, hospitals, schools, IT equipment manufacturers, and technology companies.
• Identifying opportunities in electronics recycling, IT asset disposition (ITAD), equipment reuse, remarketing, and sustainable material recovery.
• Managing a pipeline of qualified business opportunities, from initial contact to contract development and customer onboarding.
• Representing GES at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events.
• Collaborating with the operations and leadership teams to develop tailored solutions for customers.
• Tracking business development activities and identifying ways to expand existing customer relationships.

What We’re Looking For: Ideal Candidate

We're seeking a seasoned business development professional who can open doors and create opportunities through an established network of industry relationships. The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong existing professional network within industries such as data centers, healthcare, education, technology, or sustainability.
• A proven track record in senior-level business development, sales, strategic partnerships, or account management.
• Demonstrated ability to generate business through relationships and networking.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with electronics recycling, IT asset disposition, data centers, sustainability, or technology infrastructure (highly preferred).
• Strong business judgment and the ability to work directly with senior leadership and executive-level contacts.

Preferred Industry Network

Candidates with connections in the following industries will stand out:

• Data Centers
• Hospitals & Healthcare Systems
• Colleges & Universities
• IT Equipment Manufacturers
• Technology Companies
• Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
• IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)
• Electronics Recycling
• Telecommunications
• Cloud & Technology Infrastructure
• Corporate IT Departments
• Sustainability & ESG Organizations
• Government & Municipal Organizations

Success in This Role

Your success will be measured by your ability to:

• Generate new qualified business opportunities.
• Develop strategic partnerships with key organizations.
• Establish and nurture relationships with major decision-makers.
• Expand GES’s customer base and market presence.
• Build long-term, recurring business relationships that support our mission.

Why Join Green Electronic Solutions?

At Green Electronic Solutions, we're more than a recycling company - we're a team driven by purpose. We value teamwork, growth, and positivity, creating a workplace where employees feel appreciated and inspired. If you're passionate about sustainability, innovation, and building a brighter future, you'll thrive here.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a relationship-driven professional with a passion for sustainability and a proven ability to drive business growth, we'd love to hear from you. Join Green Electronic Solutions and help us create a cleaner tomorrow, one partnership at a time.