Senior Business Development & Project Manager

Company Overview

LJS Solutions, LLC is a dynamic company based in,. We specialize in providing innovative storage solutions, including Pallet Rack & Cantilever systems, as well as Specialty Store Fixtures and Molding Merchandising. Our growth is driven by our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Senior Business Development & Project Manager to oversee high-value commercial accounts, manage complex material handling installations, and drive sales pipelines. This role involves managing the full project lifecycle—from initial marketing leads and engineering drawings to site inspections and final field installations. The ideal candidate has deep technical knowledge of storage systems (pallet racks, cantilever systems, pick modules, and supported T-sheds) and possesses the relationship-management skills necessary to navigate complex accounts within the lumber and building materials industry.

Duties

• 1. Sales & Lead Management
• Pipeline Cultivation: Drive revenue by following up on targeted marketing campaigns, industry association email blasts (e.g., BMSA), and corporate milestone recognitions.

2. Project Engineering & Design Collaboration

• Site Inspections: Conduct comprehensive site visits with internal operations and branch managers to assess spatial needs and plan structural merchandising layouts.
• Technical Design: Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams to finalize blueprint drawings, spatial layouts, and structural configurations.
• Custom Storage Solutions: Design and spec specialized infrastructure, including Cantilever Storage Systems (CSS), pick modules, single/double-sided T-sheds, and mezzanines.

3. End-to-End Project Management

• Contract Estimation: Formulate and revise high-value quotes and commercial proposals ranging up to $1 million plus.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison between operations managers, branch management, client engineering teams, and third-party contractors.
• Regulatory Compliance: Navigate local government bureaucracies to track, manage, and expedite building and operational permits.
• On-Site Commissioning: Oversee critical field startups, product testing, and electrical integration, occasionally coordinating international site visits and complex engineering logistics (e.g., power grid and generator issues).
• Account Retention & Recovery: Re-engage dormant or previously lost accounts through targeted requoting and consultative relationship management.
• Strategic Networking: Build and maintain relationships with C-suite executives, branch managers, and operational leaders across regional and national building material suppliers.

Experience

• Industry Experience: Minimum 7–10 years of project management or business development experience specifically within the lumber, building materials, rack supported buildings or industrial storage supply chain sectors.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven familiarity with commercial storage infrastructure (Pallet Racking, Rack Supported Buildings, Cantilever Systems, CSS Supported Sheds, Mezzanines, and Pick Modules).
• Blueprints & Engineering: Ability to read, interpret, and finalize structural engineering drawings and mechanical layouts.
• CRM & Tools: Experience managing a complex pipeline using modern CRM tools, email marketing data, and project tracking systems.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for managing corporate relationships, technical engineers, and municipal permit offices.
• Total Earning Potential: $125,000 - $150,000 (First-year expected On-Target Earnings)
• Base Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 (Based on experience and technical knowledge)

Join us to be part of a vibrant team where your leadership will shape our growth trajectory!

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000