Business Development Manager

Sonepar

$85K — $115K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in project management or business development preferred.
  • Experience in acquisition integration and new-location openings preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a knack for relationship-building.
  • Proficient analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate strategic development for new and acquired locations.
  • Lead project execution through resource management and communication.
  • Drive acquisition integration planning and coordination with key stakeholders.
  • Identify priorities and resolve obstacles in collaboration with different teams.
  • Maintain documentation and performance tracking for strategic initiatives.
  • Support communication with internal and external partners for project needs.
  • Monitor progress and escalate issues while helping to drive resolutions.

Benefits

  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental & vision coverage
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Robust wellness program including gym reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Business Development Manager

Strategic Development Department

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Department: Strategic Development

Reports To: VP of Strategic Development

Location: Upper Marlboro, MD

Position Summary

Capital Electric is seeking a Business Development Manager to support strategic growth initiatives across the organization. This position will coordinate cross-functional resources for new business initiatives, newly opened locations, acquired locations, and select project needs to ensure priorities are planned, documented, measured, communicated, and executed effectively.

The Business Development Manager will also support acquisition integration and new-location readiness efforts, working closely with business leaders, branch teams, operations, sales, finance, procurement, and other stakeholders to align processes, document expectations, track progress, and measure results. This role requires strong project leadership, communication, organization, follow-through, and analytical skills.

  • Coordinate strategic development initiatives for newly opened locations, acquired locations, and select capital-related projects.
  • Coordinate internal resources, timelines, deliverables, and communication to support successful project execution.
  • Lead acquisition integration efforts, including planning, coordination, process alignment, and follow-through with key stakeholders.
  • Partner with branch, operations, sales, finance, procurement, and leadership teams to identify priorities, resolve issues, and remove obstacles.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, documentation, status updates, timelines, action item tracking, and performance measurement tools for strategic initiatives.
  • Support communication between internal teams, vendors, contractors, customers, and other external partners as needed.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, escalate issues when appropriate, and help drive timely resolution.
  • Establish and maintain consistent documentation, baseline metrics, and follow-up measurements for newly opened and acquired locations to evaluate progress and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Support operational readiness, branch onboarding, training coordination, process documentation, and post-opening or post-acquisition measurement for new and acquired locations.
  • Prepare presentations, summaries, and project updates for senior leadership.
  • Work closely with the VP of Strategic Development to support department goals and strategic priorities.


Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, business development, operations, construction coordination, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience supporting acquisition integration, new-location openings, branch operations, process documentation, performance tracking, or cross-functional business initiatives preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong follow-up and relationship-building capabilities.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and execution skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.


Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 with bonus potential

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental & vision
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Professional and personal development programs
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
  • Robust wellness program
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


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