Business Development Manager – Industrial Water and Wastewater Solutions (Food & Beverage - Dairy, Protein/Meat)
Remote | Nationwide Travel
Are you a relationship-builder who thrives on solving complex challenges in the field? Do you want to work in a mission-critical industry that directly contributes to sustainability, resource recovery, and environmental impact? If you're ready to drive growth in a technical, high-touch sales environment—with the backing of experienced leadership committed to your growth—this role is worth exploring.
The Opportunity
Our client is a globally recognized innovator in process technologies that support environmental sustainability. Backed by over a century of engineering excellence, this organization helps industrial clients achieve smarter resource use and long-term operational gains.
They are seeking a Business Development Manager to help expand their industrial water and wastewater portfolio across the U.S. This is a strategic, customer-facing position ideal for a driven, technically curious sales professional who enjoys influencing decisions, delivering value, and leading with integrity.
You’ll work closely with a leadership team known for developing high-performing professionals, offering you mentorship, visibility, and access to impactful projects that will accelerate your commercial and strategic skills.
What You’ll Do
- Identify and pursue business opportunities for advanced capital equipment and service solutions in the industrial water and wastewater sector
- Build and manage relationships with facility operators, engineering consultants, and procurement teams
- Travel extensively to client sites to assess operations, uncover needs, and deliver tailored recommendations
- Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and service teams to shape winning proposals
- Use CRM systems and data analytics to manage your pipeline, forecast results, and improve performance
- Stay informed on market trends and competitor activity to help shape commercial strategy
- Represent a purpose-driven brand known for delivering sustainable impact and technical excellence
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in industrial markets (F&B, Dairy, Meat, Protein), ideally in water/wastewater or process technology
- Familiarity with treatment processes, separation technologies, and/or capital equipment sales
- Excellent communication, presentation, and solution-selling skills
- Proficiency with CRM systems and a data-informed approach to sales execution
- Willingness to travel throughout the U.S.
Why This Role?
This role is a platform for career acceleration. You’ll be backed by a respected leadership team that’s deeply invested in developing top talent. In addition to gaining access to cutting-edge technologies and nationwide opportunities, you’ll receive coaching, autonomy, and the strategic runway to shape your own success.
The position offers a competitive base salary and a generous bonus structure, along with a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Total compensation is determined based on a variety of factors including job function, experience, skills, and geography. The organization takes a thoughtful approach to ensure that each offer reflects both market conditions and individual qualifications.
If you are energized by complex challenges, inspired by sustainability, and ready to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team—this is the kind of opportunity that can truly elevate your career.