Commercial Business Development Manager

Culligan

Commercial Business Development Manager at Zip Water driving market development and educating architects in North America. Focused on specification influence and project demand creation.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRosemont • Illinois, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build the Zip category across North America through education, specification influence, and market development
Educate the A&D community, influencing design decisions early
Generate long-term project pull-through
Drive specification activity early in the design cycle
Build relationships with key specifiers to increase adoption in project designs
Lead efforts to educate architects, designers, and engineers on Zip’s technology
Represent Zip at trade shows, industry events, and design forums

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–10+ years of experience in business development, specification sales, or A&D engagement
Commercial construction, building products, or related industries experience
Experience working with architects, designers, engineers, or specifiers
Proven ability to operate in a highly self-directed, ambiguous environment
Strong communication and presentation skills (especially in educational settings)
Experience working with or managing rep agency networks preferred
Comfortable with travel across the region

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
health
dental
vision
life
disability benefits
401(k)

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Soft Skills

strong communication skillspresentation skillsrelationship buildinginfluencing design decisionsself-directedability to operate in ambiguous environments