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Senior Business Development Manager

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Who we are

At Ecosystem we believe we should be accountable for results. That’s why we've integrated engineering and construction, seeing our projects through from design concept to implementation and commissioning. And that's how we can efficiently solve complex energy and decarbonization challenges in the built environment. Here are some of the projects we've been working on recently in the US: Con Edison: Utility Thermal Energy Network; Museum of Arts and Design, Ventas- Battery Park City.

Why this role matters

As a Senior Business Development Manager, you’ll be key to Ecosystem’s growth, leading the acquisition of multi-million-dollar energy infrastructure projects that redefine efficiency and sustainability for businesses across the New York Tri-State Area. You’ll rise to the challenge of ensuring high-impact results, gaining great exposure to multidisciplinary collaboration, strategic thinking, and end-to-end projects.

Your expertise in building strategic relationships and navigating complex sales cycles will directly impact our success in markets such as higher education, healthcare, and industrial. Collaborating closely with internal teams and diverse clients, you’ll help to deliver innovative, customized solutions that position Ecosystem as a leader in modernizing energy infrastructure.

What you will do

  • 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
  • Contribute to go-to-market strategy development and execution in partnership with senior leadership
  • Work with Marketing and Communications 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

Your profile

  • Proven experience in business development, managing complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders, including developing territories for a growing company
  • Strong ability to identify both explicit and implicit client needs, and effectively qualify prospects to optimize team efforts
  • Demonstrated success in targeting, pursuing, and securing a significant portfolio of key customers
  • 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

What Ecosystem offers

  • Annual base salaries (approx. $100,000 - $170,000), and competitive commission program. This is an approximate range and dependent on location and years of relevant experience
  • Generous time off: enjoy 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)
  • More than a working tool, cell phones are provided for professional and personal use
  • Mature Health & Safety practices, policies and trainings making us leaders in this space
  • 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
  • Tailored career growth and development opportunities through mentorship, training, and career planning
  • Mission-driven organization and stable business environment

Those who change the world don’t just make recommendations- they make decisions and act on them. This is what we do at Ecosystem.

What this application asks

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  • Are legally authorized to work in the United States? choose one
  • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship? choose one
  • Which city are you located in? written answer
  • Please share an example / highlight your experience in complex solution sales or projects that took over a year to close. How did you structure your pipeline and maintain momentum and engagement throughout the process? written answer
  • Tell us about a time you sold a complex solution (not a standalone product or a service). What was your role in shaping the solution, and how did you work with internal teams (e.g., engineering, operations) to bring it to life? written answer
  • Prospecting is a major part of this role, especially in a long sales cycle environment where opportunities need to be created well before there client commitment on intent. Please share your approach to prospecting: how do you identify the right clients, break into them, engage stakeholders, and build enough momentum over time to turn cold outreach into qualified opportunities? written answer

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