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Commercial Business Development Lead

Krise Services
Elmer, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026

Commercial Business Development Lead

Commercial Electrical Division | Krise Services | Southern New Jersey

Help Build One of the Fastest Growing Commercial Electrical Contractors in the Region

At Krise Services, we’re not looking for someone to simply “sell.”

We’re looking for someone who can build lasting relationships, open doors, earn trust, and become the face of our Commercial Electrical Division throughout the region.

If you have experience in commercial electrical construction, understand how commercial projects are awarded, enjoy meeting people, and are driven by creating opportunities, we’d love to talk with you.

This is an opportunity to help grow an already established commercial electrical contractor with an outstanding reputation while working alongside one of the strongest operations teams in the industry.

Position Summary

The Commercial Business Development Lead is responsible for developing new business opportunities for Krise Services’ Commercial Electrical Division.

This individual will cultivate relationships with:

  • General Contractors
  • Commercial Property Owners
  • Facility Managers
  • Manufacturing Facilities
  • Municipalities
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Educational Institutions
  • Industrial Customers
  • Developers
  • Property Management Companies

The goal is to generate new commercial electrical service opportunities, negotiated work, design-build opportunities, and bid invitations for commercial construction projects.

Success in this position comes from building long-term relationships—not high-pressure sales tactics.

Primary ResponsibilitiesDevelop New Business

  • Prospect and develop new commercial customers throughout the region
  • Schedule and conduct in-person meetings with decision makers
  • Identify upcoming commercial electrical opportunities
  • Build relationships that lead to long-term partnerships
  • Represent Krise Services professionally in the marketplace

General Contractor Development

  • Identify qualified General Contractors not currently working with Krise Services
  • Meet with project managers, estimators, and ownership teams
  • Get Krise Services added to approved bidder lists
  • Secure invitations to bid future projects
  • Develop relationships that lead to negotiated work opportunities

Commercial Customer Development

Develop relationships with commercial businesses requiring:

  • Electrical service work
  • Maintenance agreements
  • Tenant fit-outs
  • Facility upgrades
  • Lighting retrofits
  • Generator installations
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Emergency electrical service
  • Expansion projects

Relationship Management

  • Become a trusted advisor for commercial clients
  • Maintain regular contact with existing relationships
  • Attend networking events
  • Participate in trade associations and industry organizations
  • Represent the company with professionalism and integrity

Opportunity Management

  • Maintain a healthy sales pipeline
  • Track all opportunities within the CRM
  • Coordinate with estimating and operations teams
  • Assist in developing project strategies
  • Follow opportunities from initial contact through project award

Market Intelligence

  • Stay informed on local construction activity
  • Identify upcoming developments
  • Monitor market trends
  • Research potential target accounts
  • Provide feedback on competitor activity

Qualifications Required

  • 5 years of experience in commercial electrical construction or commercial construction sales
  • Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems and construction processes
  • Experience developing business relationships
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Professional appearance and demeanor
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
  • Valid driver’s license

Preferred

  • Existing relationships with General Contractors
  • Experience calling on commercial facilities
  • Knowledge of estimating and bidding processes
  • Understanding of commercial construction contracts
  • CRM experience
  • Experience working for an electrical contractor

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

  • Naturally builds relationships
  • Is comfortable meeting new people every day
  • Has a strong work ethic
  • Is highly organized
  • Is self-motivated without needing constant supervision
  • Takes pride in representing their company
  • Thinks long-term rather than chasing quick wins
  • Communicates honestly and professionally
  • Understands that trust wins business

Key Performance Indicators

Success in this role may be measured by:

  • New General Contractor relationships established
  • New commercial customer relationships
  • Invitations to bid secured
  • Qualified opportunities created
  • Proposal volume generated
  • Revenue awarded
  • Gross profit generated
  • Customer retention
  • Repeat business
  • CRM activity and pipeline management

Why Join Krise Services?

At Krise Services, we’re building more than projects—we’re building a company people are proud to be part of.

Our team is committed to:

  • Providing Solutions.
  • Raising Standards.

We invest in our employees, operate with integrity, and believe strong relationships create long-term success for both our customers and our team.

If you’re looking for a company where your effort directly impacts growth and where you can help shape the future of a rapidly expanding organization, we’d like to meet you.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package that may include:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Performance-based incentive plan
  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (if applicable)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Career advancement opportunities

Join Our Team

If you have a passion for commercial construction, enjoy developing relationships, and want to be part of a company focused on growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us continue Providing Solutions. Raising Standards.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Electrical systems: 5 years (Required)
  • Commercial electrician: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Elmer, NJ 08318 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000

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