Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager
Location: Nashua, NH (Primary) - Travel Required Across New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried

About Optiline Enterprises
Optiline Enterprises is one of the fastest-growing commercial drywall and metal framing contractors in the country. Built on innovation, relationships, and high-performance execution, Optiline is committed to its mission of positively impacting lives in the construction industry through opportunity.
As we grow toward our long-term vision of becoming a $1B organization, strategic business development is a key driver of our success. We are seeking a driven, relationship-focused, and professional leader to join our team.

Position Summary
The Business Development Manager is responsible for building, maintaining, and expanding Optiline's business-to-business relationships across general contractors, owners, developers, and industry partners.
This role will work closely with the Preconstruction team to generate high-quality opportunities, increase market share, and support strategic expansion in core and emerging markets.
The ideal candidate is an outgoing, polished communicator with experience in the construction industry, strong relationship-building skills, and a passion for driving organic growth. This role offers significant advancement opportunities for the right individual as Optiline continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Relationship Management
● Identify, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with GCs, developers, owners, architects, and partner trades.
● Act as the primary Optiline representative at industry events, networking functions, conferences, and client meetings.
● Build a deep understanding of client needs and market dynamics to position Optiline as a preferred partner.
● Schedule and conduct regular client check-ins and pipeline reviews with key accounts.
● Track and report relationship status, follow-ups, and new opportunities.
Strategic Growth & Market Expansion
● Generate and qualify new business opportunities within New England and in planned Southeast expansion markets.
● Support the pre-construction team in identifying, developing, and nurturing new regional partnerships.
● Maintain strong visibility in the construction community to uncover upcoming projects early.
● Lead outreach efforts for new markets, target GCs, and high-value clients.
Collaboration with Preconstruction
● Work closely with Preconstruction & Estimating teams to ensure alignment between BD efforts and bid strategy.
● Communicate client expectations, project intelligence, and competitive insights.
● Attend key bid meetings, kickoff meetings, and project interviews when needed.
Brand Representation
● Represent Optiline professionally and consistently in all interactions.
● Support the Marketing team by contributing project updates, photos, client testimonials, and market insights.
● Uphold Optiline's brand messaging, Mission, Vision, and Core Values in all communication.
Qualifications
● 3-7 years of construction industry experience (GC, subcontractor, materials supplier, or related).
● Proven experience in business development, client management, account growth, or similar role.
● Outgoing, polished, and professional communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
● Ability and willingness to travel across New England (and eventually Southeast markets).
● Strong understanding of commercial construction processes, relationships, and market dynamics.
● Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal teams, especially Preconstruction.
● Self-driven, disciplined, and able to manage schedules, follow-ups, and client pipelines.
● Alignment with Optiline's Core Values: Family, Own It, Dependable, Passionate, Relationship, Integrity, Innovative, Safety.
Growth Path
This role is designed as a foundational BD leadership position with opportunity to grow as Optiline scales toward multi-region operations and the right candidate will have substantial upward mobility.
Compensation & Benefits
● Competitive salary based on experience
● Company vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement
● Health, dental, vision, and company benefits
● Career development and long-term advancement opportunities

Why Join Optiline?
● Direct impact on a high-growth organization with major regional expansion plans
● Work directly with the Optiline leadership team
● Opportunity to leave a legacy during a pivotal growth period
● Strong internal culture focused on teamwork, relationships, and doing the right thing
● A company that invests in people and creates opportunities for long-term success

Optiline will conduct a crimimal background check for this position upon offer acceptance.