Business Development Engineer
Location: Field Based with Regular Travel
Ram Jack is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Business Development Engineer to support business growth and market expansion for our engineered product lines. This role serves as a technical ambassador to engineers, contractors, specifiers, and related industries by promoting product capabilities, providing design guidance, and strengthening brand awareness.
The ideal candidate will combine engineering expertise with strategic business development to support project design, increase product specifications, and grow long term market presence. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in both technical and relationship driven environments and is comfortable working in the field, at customer sites, and alongside the internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Market Expansion
Promote engineered products to consulting engineers, contractors, architects, and industry partners to increase product specifications and market visibility
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to support long-term sales growth
Identify new market segments, project opportunities, and strategic partnerships
Collaborate with internal sales teams to convert technical engagement into sales opportunities
Technical Presentations & Industry Engagement
Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and educational sessions to engineering firms, contractors, and industry organizations
Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, project meetings, and training sessions
Serve as a technical resource during early-stage design discussions and project development
Project Design & Proposal Support
Provide engineering guidance for project design, specifications, and system integration involving company products
Assist with project proposals, design layouts, technical documentation, and supporting calculations when required
Support contractors and engineers during bidding and submittal phases with accurate product information
Product Development & Technical Consultation
Contribute to new product development through field feedback, market insights, and engineering recommendations
Assist with product testing, performance verification, and certification packages
Provide technical input for website content, marketing materials, specification guides, and product literature
Travel Requirements
Frequent travel required for customer meetings, jobsite visits, presentations, trade shows, and industry events
Estimated travel: 30–50%, depending on territory coverage and project demands
Ability to travel independently and manage an active field schedule
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Industrial, or related field) preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred, but not required
3–7 years of experience in engineering, technical sales, or business development within construction, manufacturing, or engineered product industries
Experience with construction documents, specifications, and technical submittals preferred
Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to independently manage territory planning, customer engagement, and project follow-up
Skills & Competencies
Strong technical communication and presentation skills
Relationship-building and client development abilities
Strategic thinking with a focus on market growth
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
Comfortable working in office, field, and customer-facing environments
Adaptability in fast-paced and evolving project settings
Compensation
Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Contribution
Ram Jack is an equal opportunity employer.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Ram Jack.