National Business Development Associate

LB Contract Supply•Madison, WI

1d•$60,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Waunafab is seeking an ambitious, curious, and resourceful associate to help expand its commercial window-covering manufacturing business nationally. This is not a traditional account-maintenance sales role: the associate will identify construction projects, investigate opportunities, locate purchasing decision-makers, and introduce Waunafab’s products to general contractors and developers across the United States. The associate will begin working in the Madison, Wisconsin office, train directly with company leadership, and gradually take ownership of national business development opportunities. The role provides exposure to commercial construction projects, manufacturing, deal negotiation, and national business expansion. The company is willing to train the right individual in its products, industry, and processes. Regular domestic travel is required as business opportunities develop. Travel may include visiting general contractors, construction sites, and industry events. Success is measured by qualified projects, decision-maker conversations, bid opportunities, and awarded work—not by meetings or travel volume. Compensation is a $60,000–$75,000 base salary plus performance incentives.

Requirements

Ambition, persistence, curiosity, initiative, and personal accountability.
Confidence introducing yourself to people you have not met.
Comfort pursuing difficult goals and responding constructively to rejection.
Resourcefulness in investigating opportunities and finding information.
Comfort traveling independently for a clear business purpose.
Interest in learning technology and using AI to improve productivity.
Willingness to assume responsibility and be coached, challenged, and held accountable.
Interest in business, manufacturing, construction, and entrepreneurship.
Regular domestic travel required as business opportunities develop.

Nice To Haves

Experience is helpful, but years of commercial construction experience are not required.
Interest or experience in commercial construction, sales, manufacturing, or business development.

Responsibilities

Investigate commercial construction opportunities throughout the United States, including multifamily housing, tenant improvements, healthcare, education, and other commercial developments.
Research project pipelines and identify construction decision-makers.
Contact general contractors and pursue bid invitations.
Support negotiations and coordinate with internal estimating and manufacturing teams.
Use research tools, AI, project databases, phone calls, email, networking, and in-person visits to create business opportunities.
Follow through on each qualified opportunity until it reaches a meaningful outcome.
Travel domestically for business opportunities, including meetings, construction-site visits, and industry events.