Senior Business Development Manager

• Establish and maintain a strong customer base by proactively developing the sales funnel and leveraging your network to generate new leads
• Connect regularly with prospects to evaluate their needs and demonstrate how Ecosystem re-works the built environment for greater efficiency and sustainability
• Use a consultative sales approach to develop lasting relationships with executive decision-makers, supporting client retention and identifying cross-sell and upsell opportunities
• Partner with in-house engineering teams to assess and validate client needs from initial contact through to the full acquisition process
• Coordinate and lead clients’ on-site walk-throughs with in-house engineering experts and customers to align on project scope and opportunities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to craft timely, high-quality proposals that address client concerns, objectives and meet Ecosystem’s standards
• Develop the go-to-market strategy and execute in partnership with senior leadership
• Work with Marketing and Project Development to enhance Ecosystem’s regional visibility as a results-driven engineering and construction firm
• Monitor client satisfaction through structured feedback at key stages of the client journey
• Use Salesforce to manage client data, track market intelligence, and report on sales performance

• Proven experience in strategic business development, managing long and complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders, including developing territories for a growing company
• Demonstrated success in targeting, pursuing, and securing a significant portfolio of key customers
• Strong ability to identify both explicit and implicit client needs, and effectively qualify prospects to optimize team efforts
• Highly effective listening skills: ability to distill client insights and adapt direction quickly, applying a solutions-based approach to meet evolving business needs
• Strong influencing skills, with the ability to effectively position turnkey solutions and deliver outcome-based sales approaches that earn client trust
• People-orientated mindset, enjoying in-person interactions to build strong relationships
• This role focuses on Northern California, and candidates of interest should be based between the Bay Area and Sacramento. The position requires extensive regional travel (approximately four days per week for client-facing work) and operates within a hybrid work model. Occasional out-of-region travel is required for team and company-wide events.

• Annual base salaries (approx. $100,000 - $170,000) + sales bonus. This is an approximate range and dependent on location and years of relevant experience.
• Generous time off: enjoy a minimum 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 10 public holidays, and a year-end holiday closure
• Complete Group Insurance offer with employer contribution and easy access to health and support through Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
• Employer contribution to 401(k)
• Tailored career growth and development opportunities through mentorship, training, and career planning
• More than a working tool, cell phones are provided for professional and personal use
• At Ecosystem, our Approach to Working Together is built on trust, collaboration, and accountability. While flexibility depends on the role, some teams have set expectations for time on-site or in the office. We come together intentionally during key moments to connect, learn, and succeed as a team.
• Thriving people-first culture: we put our values in action in DEI, CSR, Innovation, and Social committees, and celebrate our shared success at events like Ecofest.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.