Business Development Manager

In this high-impact role, youll be at the forefront of expanding our presence in mission-critical marketsespecially data centersby driving partnerships, identifying new project opportunities, and helping shape our go-to-market strategy. Youll collaborate closely with company leadership to develop and execute market entry plans, represent RK at industry events, and connect clients with our cutting-edge MEP and manufacturing capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking team at the intersection of industrialized construction and advanced infrastructure, with the backing of one of the most respected names in the industry. Position Summary The Business Development Manager is responsible for conducting a wide range of sales activities in support of the Sales Department and the corporate strategic plan. This role will focus on expanding RK Steel/Energys presence within the data center industry, leveraging deep experience in mechanical and electrical multi-trade industrialized construction and manufacturing. The position reports directly to the President of RK Steel/Energy. Role Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic business planning for establishing partnerships and business relationshipsparticularly within the data center industry.
• Attend strategic meetings with the President and both internal and external stakeholders and clients.
• Develop and execute strategic market entry plans in collaboration with marketingtargeting mission-critical, high-growth sectors like data centers.
• Leverage a well-established network of contacts with hyperscale and colocation providers, developers, engineers, contractors, and OEMs.
• Research and identify project opportunities through industry publications, networking, and client engagement in the data center space.
• Cultivate and grow relationships with key data center stakeholders, including end-users, contractors, developers, and design/build partners.
• Represent RK in a professional and positive manner at industry conferences, data center summits, and association events.
• Work with business unit leadership to identify and evaluate M/E and manufacturing opportunities in the data center sector and formulate strategic growth initiatives.
• Conduct facility tours and host client visits that emphasize RKs MEP and manufacturing capabilities tailored for data center infrastructure.
• Use CRM tools to document client interactions, track opportunities, and provide sales pipeline visibility.
• Serve as a trusted partner and technical resource for clients, providing insights on RKs mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing offerings in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• 5 + years of construction, manufacturing experience
• Energetic personality with good communication skills and sales acumen
• Strong work ethic, working independently
• Solid technical background
• The ability to solve problems, make decisions, and offer creative solutions quickly
• Comfortable attending trade shows, networking events and industry organizations
• Experience selling to major clients in the Mission Critical and Data Center Space
• Willing to travel approx. 40% of the time.

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy, and hazardous areas.
• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces, and/or other adverse locations.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel, and crouch
• Must have a working knowledge of all trade materials and tools
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Accountable for the timely reports, analysis
• Project and product line scheduling
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
• RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirement of RK Mechanical Orientation.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

• Safety : Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental

• Awards : Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition

• Benefits : RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

• Philanthropy : RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation

• Development : Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.