Business Development Manager I – Softlines

Bureau Veritas Group

Business Development Manager driving sales across BVCPS Business Lines and managing client relationships. Requires strong client interaction and extensive travel primarily within California, Oregon, and Washington.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • California, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify potential new customers and convert prospects into new business
Drive sales process from research to program execution
Manage the client start-up and provide guidance during transition
Develop strong client relationships and serve as liaison with other departments
Participate in client meetings, presentations, and training seminars
Forecast and monitor client sales, evaluate operations, and suggest process improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 year college degree in business administration or related discipline, MBA preferred
5 years related experience in a business environment preferably in direct selling, sales management or sourcing management within the consumer products industry
5 years of experience in consumer products businesses, preferred
Understanding and general competency in areas of technical regulations, standards, and compliance
Ability to interpret technical information and translate into common terminology
Proficiency in Microsoft applications – including Excel and PowerPoint
Must have, or be able to quickly develop, executive level relationships with major retailers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Home office based
Extensive travel (up to 30%)
Flexible working environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales managementsourcing managementtechnical regulationscompliancedata analysisprocess improvementbusiness developmentclient relationship managementpresentation skillstraining

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsrelationship buildingguidanceforecastingevaluationliaisonproblem-solvingadaptabilitynegotiation

Certifications

MBA