Business Development Engineer

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Business Development Engineer

Location: Hybrid

The Business Development Engineer is responsible for expanding market exposure and driving sales growth for the companys engineered product lines. This role serves as a technical ambassador to engineers, contractors, specifiers, and industry partners by promoting product capabilities, providing technical guidance, and supporting project development efforts.

This position combines engineering expertise with business development and requires strong communication skills, relationship-building abilities, and the ability to independently manage customer engagement and territory development. Regular travel for customer meetings, jobsite visits, presentations, and industry events is expected.


Key Responsibilities

• Promote engineered products and system solutions to consulting engineers, contractors, architects, owners, and industry partners to increase product awareness, specifications, and overall market visibility
• Build, develop, and maintain strong professional relationships with existing clients, prospective customers, engineering firms, and strategic business partners to support long-term business growth
• Identify and pursue new market opportunities, project leads, and strategic partnerships within assigned territories and target industries
• Collaborate with internal sales, engineering, and leadership teams to convert technical engagement and customer relationships into business development opportunities and increased revenue growth
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, educational seminars, and training sessions for engineers, contractors, distributors, and industry organizations
• Provide technical guidance and engineering support during project design, specification development, product selection, and system integration discussions
• Conduct regular field visits and jobsite evaluations to support contractors, engineers, and project teams throughout various phases of construction and installation
• Travel to customer locations, project sites, and industry events to provide technical support, product guidance, and relationship management
• Observe field conditions and installation practices to help identify project challenges, support troubleshooting efforts, and provide practical engineering recommendations
• Support contractors, engineers, and project teams throughout bidding, proposal, and submittal phases by providing accurate technical information and product documentation
• Assist with preparation and review of technical submittals, installation documentation, specification sheets, and related project materials
• Monitor industry trends, market activity, competitive products, customer feedback, and project pipelines to support strategic planning and business development initiatives
• Represent the company professionally during customer meetings, jobsite visits, trade shows, conferences, and industry events
• Maintain organized records of customer interactions, project activity, sales opportunities, and business development efforts within assigned territories
• Work closely with engineering, marketing, and product development teams to ensure technical accuracy across company materials and support continuous product improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Industrial, or related field) preferred
• 3+ years of experience in engineering, technical sales, or business development within construction, manufacturing, or engineered product industries
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred but not required
• Experience with construction documents, specifications, and technical submittals preferred

Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational and territory management abilities
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish credibility and trust with customers and industry professionals
• Ability to adapt to changing project demands, field conditions, and business priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn industry-specific software platforms
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate technical and project documentation
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments
• Strong public speaking and presentation abilities for customer meetings and industry events
• Ability to manage time effectively while balancing travel, customer support, and project deadlines

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Contribution

Ram Jack is an equal opportunity employer.

Flexible work from home options available.