Business Development Manager

Our partner is looking for a Business Development Manager in Charlotte, NC. This role is for a true builder. The Business Development Manager is responsible for creating new relationships from the ground upbringing in new enterprise clients through a consultative, value-driven approach. This is not a role built on inbound leads or inherited accounts. Its built on curiosity, persistence, and the ability to earn trust over time. Youll operate in a space where the work matterssupporting safety, security, and connectivity across organizations. It takes patience. It takes resilience. There are a lot of nos. But when it comes together, the impact is realfor the client, for the organization, and for your own growth.

Responsibilities

• Build from zero Identify, engage, and convert net-new enterprise logos within your market
• Lead consultative sales cycles Diagnose needs, quantify ROI, and guide clients through complex decision-making
• Create opportunity Prospect through cold outreach, networking, referrals, and industry events
• Own the relationship early Set the tone for trust, professionalism, and long-term partnership from first touch
• Collaborate across teams Partner with technical, operations, and marketing teams to shape and deliver the right solutions
• Navigate complexity Sell integrated solutions across AV, security, fire alarm, structured cabling, access control, and communications systems
• Stay close to the market Develop a point of view within your vertical and show up as a credible, trusted resource
• Plan for the long-term Help shape multi-year roadmaps once a client becomes a partner
• Manage your pipeline with discipline Maintain strong CRM habits and a clear path to revenue

Requirements

• A true hunter Comfortable starting conversations from scratch and building momentum over time
• Resilient and steady Able to hear no, recalibrate, and continue progressing without losing focus
• Consultative by nature Asks thoughtful questions, listens well, and builds solutionsnot just proposals
• Industry fluent Experience in low voltage, fiber, AV, security, fire alarm, access control, or related infrastructure technologies
• Enterprise-minded Understanding of longer sales cycles, multiple stakeholders, and the discipline required to close complex deals
• Community-rooted Builds relationships in the market and maintains a strong local presence
• Grounded in values Leads with integrity, humility, and a team-first mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling into healthcare, SLED, or large enterprise environments
• Background in managed services, telecommunications, or integrated systems
• Demonstrated success with multi-year, consultative sales cycles
• Active involvement in community, industry groups, or local networks
• Familiarity with tools like Salesforce or HubSpot