Business Development Representative

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. They are seeking a Business Development Representative to expand market presence and drive growth for their light gauge steel building solutions by building relationships with key industry partners and supporting business development initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with builders, dealers, distributors, architects, developers, general contractors, and other key industry partners to grow market share
• Support multiple sales channels including direct retail, distribution, dealer networks, and turnkey building providers
• Help customers understand the differences between channels and identify the right solutions based on their business model and project needs
• Work across a brand-agnostic environment, supporting multiple product lines and routes to market
• Support customers through the sales process, product education, onboarding, and ongoing account development
• Train customers on technology platforms, systems, and product solutions
• Help customers understand metal building systems, product applications, and installation processes
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across various customer segments and markets
• Collaborate with internal teams including customer service, operations, engineering, and sales leadership to support customer success
• Assist customers with navigating systems, processes, project coordination, and product selection
• Support business development initiatives focused on expanding adoption of light gauge steel building solutions
• Provide a high level of customer service while helping resolve issues and appropriately manage customer expectations
• Build credibility with customers through strong communication, product knowledge, responsiveness, and relationship management

Requirements:

• Experience within metal building systems, metal roofing, wall panels, components, or related construction products strongly preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to connect quickly with customers
• Sales-oriented personality with the confidence to engage customers and develop new business opportunities
• Ability to understand and navigate multiple sales channels and customer types
• Experience reading construction drawings or working within the construction industry preferred
• Ability to learn technical products, systems, and software platforms
• Strong customer focus with the ability to problem-solve and manage customer expectations
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered
• 3+ years of customer-facing experience preferred