North Carolina Water Business Development Manager

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North Carolina Water Business Development Manager

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead growth across the water sector in North Carolina. This role will focus on developing strategic relationships, identifying new opportunities and supporting the delivery of sustainable water, wastewater and infrastructure solutions for public and private-sector clients.

Working closely with technical, operational and commercial teams, you will shape market strategy, build a healthy pipeline and guide opportunities from initial engagement through to successful award. The successful candidate will understand the regional water market and be confident engaging with utilities, municipalities, engineering consultants, contractors and other key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a business development plan for the North Carolina water market.
  • Identify, qualify and prioritise opportunities across water, wastewater, treatment and related infrastructure programmes.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, partners, consultants and industry influencers.
  • Lead early-stage opportunity development, including client engagement, market intelligence and capture planning.
  • Coordinate proposals, presentations and bid strategies with internal technical and commercial teams.
  • Monitor market trends, procurement activity, competitor performance and investment priorities.
  • Represent the organisation at industry events, conferences and professional networking forums.
  • Maintain accurate pipeline records, forecasts and activity reports using relevant business systems.

About you

You will have proven business development or account management experience within the water, environmental, engineering, construction or infrastructure sectors. A strong understanding of the North Carolina market and established relationships with utilities, municipalities or related organisations would be highly advantageous.

You should be commercially astute, customer-focused and able to communicate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong negotiation, presentation and influencing skills are essential, together with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across diverse teams.

A degree or equivalent professional experience in business, engineering, environmental science or a related discipline is preferred. Occasional travel across North Carolina and the wider region will be required.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 22/10/2026
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North Carolina Water Business Development Manager

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America Permanent Water

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