Director, Business Development (ESCO & National Accounts) jobs in United States
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MaxLite · 1 month ago

Director, Business Development (ESCO & National Accounts)

MaxLite is a company committed to providing energy-efficient lighting products for nearly 35 years. The Director of Business Development will lead growth within the ESCO and National Account segments, responsible for winning new business and driving project-based sales from concept to close.

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Responsibilities

Drive new business generation within the ESCO and National Account channels, targeting end customers and high-value prospects
Promote and sell MaxLite products, solutions, and services to accelerate revenue growth
Identify, engage, and onboard new ESCO and National Account customers while deepening relationships with existing partners
Build and maintain strong partnerships with Super ESCO customers, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction
Influence and convert competitive product specifications to MaxLite solutions
Manage key accounts with a high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and strategic oversight
Track, update, and manage all opportunities in CRM systems, ensuring disciplined follow-up and full project lifecycle completion
Collaborate closely with MaxLite regional C&I RSMs and internal support teams to successfully close business
Partner with project, design/build, distribution, and ESCO energy teams to grow the opportunity pipeline and expand LED solutions adoption
Deliver actionable market insights and competitive intelligence to internal stakeholders
Represent MaxLite at national and regional trade shows, conferences, and customer-facing events
Maintain trusted relationships with purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and other key decision-makers across customer organizations
Champion continuous improvement and contribute forward-thinking ideas to strengthen MaxLite’s market position
Maintain consistent, high-level sales performance with an emphasis on sustainable pipeline development
Provide best-in-class customer service to both internal and external partners
Perform all other duties as assigned under minimal supervision

Qualification

Business DevelopmentSales GrowthESCO Market ExperienceLighting Industry ExpertiseProject ManagementNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing or related field
10+ years of proven success in sales or business development; lighting industry expertise strongly preferred
ESCO market experience and strong understanding of technical product specs and project workflows
Skilled in negotiation, contracts, communication, presentations, and relationship-building
Strong organizational and project management abilities with capacity to juggle multiple opportunities
Collaborative, self-driven, and innovative problem-solver with a commitment to exceptional customer service
Must be able to travel at least 75% of the time
Must be able to travel by various means, plane, trains, cars
Must be able to walk, talk, sit, stand, bend, listen, type, read
Must be able to push, pull, lift up to 10 pounds on occasion
Must maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record
Must be eligible to work in the United States

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus
Growth opportunities
Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & disability)
Paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays)
401(k) w/ company match

Company

MaxLite

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MaxLite is an electronic manufacturing company that designs and manufactures LEDs and CFLs.