American WaterVerified Source

Business Development Manager American Water Indianapolis

Partially · Indianapolis, Indiana
Posted August 12, 2026
payroll

Overview

Lead Business Development at American Water in Indianapolis offering hybrid schedule. Responsible for developing new business opportunities across states. This role combines strategic account management with field engagement. Candidate will drive revenue growth through targeted prospecting and relationship building.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategy aligned with company goals
  • 2Identify and qualify high-value leads using data-driven approaches and targeted outreach
  • 3Create compelling marketing materials supporting external communications initiatives
  • 4Coordinate cross-functional teams during acquisition proposal development
  • 5Conduct market research and analyze regulatory changes impacting water services
  • 6Manage full business development lifecycle for straightforward service offerings
  • 7Assess project risks and ensure sustainable growth through diligent due diligence
  • 8Lead asset valuation studies and financial analyses for potential acquisitions
  • 9Promote American Water brand among key industry stakeholders and decision makers
  • 10Organize and staff trade shows while maintaining consistent market presence
  • 11Stay current with emerging technologies and industry developments

Requirements11

  • 15+ years managing business development in water utility sector
  • 28+ years total professional experience with 5-6 years in business development
  • 3Strong knowledge of water infrastructure and regulatory frameworks
  • 4Proven track record in municipal and private sector client acquisition
  • 5Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and presentation
  • 6Financial acumen demonstrated through analytical and valuation work
  • 7Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications
  • 8Travel flexibility up to 25% of time for client engagements
  • 9Degree requirement bachelor's degree in engineering science business finance or marketing
  • 10Regulatory compliance understanding of water industry standards
  • 11Adaptability to dynamic professional environments with clear objectives

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typepartially
LocationIndianapolis, Indiana

Required Skills

Infrastructure experienceFinancial acumenLegal acumenOral communicationWritten communicationPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCritical thinkingAdaptability
Share:

Similar open positions

Explore active roles that match your skills and interests.

American Water

7d agoSacramento, Californiapayroll

Senior Financial Analyst American Water

Lead financial strategy for state operations driving performance across multiple lines of business. Partner with leadership to analyze data and support decision making. Shape the financial future of American Water while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Unique opportunity to influence large-scale initiatives and drive impact.

105K–112K
Financial analysisFinancial modelingAdvanced MS Excel+6 more
BKF

BKF

9d agoSan Francisco, Californiapayroll

Strategic Pursuits Lead Water Engineering

BKF seeks a Strategic Pursuits Lead to drive water market growth. The role expands BKF’s reputation as a leader in water resilience and sustainability. This position focuses on leading strategic initiatives and winning complex proposals.

Competitive salary
pythonawsreact+2 more

Gripp, Incorporated

15h agoIndianapolis, Indianapayroll

Instrumentation Specialist, Water & Wastewater

You will install, calibrate, and repair water and wastewater instrumentation across Indiana for the industry leader in premium equipment. Your work directly ensures accurate flow monitoring and sampling for municipal and industrial clients. You will join a two-person field team with comprehensive on-the-job training and career advancement. This role offers travel throughout Indiana, no weekends or on-call, and full benefits starting day one.

46K–54K
instrumentationsensorsprocess controls+2 more
BKF

BKF

11d agoSan Jose, Californiapayroll

Strategic Pursuits Lead Water Engineering

BKF seeks a Strategic Pursuits Lead to drive water market growth. The role expands BKF’s reputation as a trusted partner for innovative water solutions. This position leads strategic initiatives and wins major projects while mentoring junior staff.

Competitive salary
pythonawsreact+2 more
Clark Water, LLC

Clark Water, LLC

17h agoAtlanta, Georgiapayroll

Project Manager Water Wastewater Clark Water LLC

Lead a team to direct daily project management and create detailed plans for Clark Water LLC. Support Senior Project Manager with stakeholder communication manage risk and monitor progress. Demonstrate passion for delivering successful outcomes.

85K–185K
Project ManagementContract AdministrationProcurement+9 more

Veolia

15h agoPhiladelphia, Pennsylvaniapayroll

Director of Engineering Mid-Atlantic

Veolia seeks a Director of Engineering for the Mid-Atlantic region to lead capital plan delivery and manage large-scale water and wastewater projects. The role involves overseeing a cross-functional team, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position drives efficiency and oversees a $50M+ annual project portfolio.

Competitive salary
Water and wastewater processesProject managementLeadership+7 more