About Re:Build Manufacturing & Optimation 

Re:Build Optimation was founded with a passion for manufacturing and a desire to provide industrial clients with a single source for projects ranging from simple upgrades and maintenance to custom-engineered, turnkey design and fabrication solutions. Re:Build Optimation delivers world-class technology outcomes across a wide variety of industries, including energy, chemical, food, glass, and more. Our two hundred team members upgrade control systems, implement new production capabilities from skids to full lines and facilities, design and build custom machines, and fabricate virtually anything our customers require. Re:Build Optimation aims to develop lasting relationships with our clients by partnering with them to promote and advance manufacturing in the United States

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

Who we are looking for

We are in search of a driven and results-focused individual to join our business development team. You will be responsible for identifying, pursuing, and securing new business opportunities for the design, engineering, and manufacturing of skid or palletized manufacturing systems in the chemical, petrochemical, and hydrogen/clean tech industries. This role requires a strong understanding of one or more of the chemical, petrochemical or hydrogen/clean tech industries, and a demonstrated history of selling complex processing systems and equipment into these markets.

This is a great opportunity for a impactful role, one in which you will enjoy considerable autonomy and variety. The Director of Business Development is an integral part of the team responsible for new business development and client relationship management. Representing Re:Build Manufacturing as well its member companies, you will work closely with the Re:Build Manufacturing commercial team and technical experts during the entire business development process from identifying target clients to securing contracts for engineering development or manufacturing and nurturing ongoing relationships with existing clients.

The position requires a highly motivated, “roll-up your sleeves” professional fluent in engineering, materials, manufacturing, and client relations. This is a very hands-on role requiring implementation of the Re:Build business development process and supporting each company within the organization in meeting annual growth initiatives. This is a high visibility role with impact across the organization.

What you get to do

• Research potential clients in North America using palletized or skid-based equipment for chemical, petrochemical, and clean tech production.
• Leverage various channels, including networking events, industry conferences, online platforms, and referrals, to generate leads and build a strong pipeline of potential clients. Proactively engage prospects to initiate business discussions.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and key business partners at client organizations. Understand their goals, needs, and strategic objectives to position our contract manufacturing solutions effectively.
• Conduct thorough needs analysis and understand the technical requirements of clients' complex systems. Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, production, and project management,