Business Development Manager Job at Virginia Transformer Corp, Roanoke, VA

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  • Virginia Transformer Corp
  • Roanoke, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Former US Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm said, “With what Virginia Transformer is doing, they are at the center of how we’re going to build out the backbone of our clean energy future.”

Virginia Transformer and Georgia Transformer Corp., is “the engineering firm that makes transformers.”

Join the largest US manufacturer of Power transformers, VTC – GTC have been leading to secure the reliability and resilience of our country’s electric grid for more than 50 years. We produce power transformers for all applications – to support our industry and power generation and distribution.

The demand for VTC- GTC transformers has surged due to the push to use Transformers made in USA. Our six state-of-the-art North American facilities are serving our country with the shortest delivery.

We need individuals who want to share in the pride we take in ensuring American manufacturing continues to flourish.

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Onsite – Roanoke, VA

Reports To: Assistant Director of Field Services

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Business Development Manager to lead and grow a $50 million customer-focused business unit. This high-impact role blends operational oversight with direct customer engagement, driving both project execution and long-term client relationships. The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial or manufacturing environments, excels in managing budgets and projects, and brings a business development mindset to enhance customer care, resolve issues, and contribute to revenue growth.

This is a highly visible, customer-facing leadership role that requires strong communication, financial acumen, and the ability to partner across internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a $50M business unit focused on customer care, business development, and project administration.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for key customers, cultivating long-term relationships and ensuring high satisfaction.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities through current client relationships, project expansion, and referral networks.
  • Address and turn around underperforming projects—especially those over budget—by implementing recovery plans and driving accountability.
  • Manage full P&L responsibility for the business unit, providing regular performance updates to senior leadership.
  • Monitor and analyze financial data to control costs, improve margins, and drive strategic business decisions.
  • Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance efficiency, delivery timelines, and overall customer experience.
  • Partner with internal engineering, field services, and supply chain teams to align service delivery with business and customer goals.
  • Drive continuous improvement and customer feedback initiatives, ensuring service excellence and value delivery.
  • Track market trends and customer needs to identify areas for solution development, upselling, or new service offerings.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in business management, operations, or customer-facing leadership roles within industrial or manufacturing settings.
  • Proven experience managing budgets, business development, and project-based services with financial ownership (P&L).
  • Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities, with a history of managing cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated success in business development, account management, or customer engagement.
  • Financial fluency with forecasting, budgeting, and cost control.
  • Local industry knowledge preferred; experience in a small to mid-size business environment is a plus.

Desired Skills

  • Excellent client-facing communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, proactive leadership style.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with customer service platforms, CRM tools, and project tracking workflows.
  • PMP certification is a plus but not required.

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