Business Development Manager
Job Summary
The Business Development Manager is a remote role responsible for driving sales growth across the Western Region. This position involves strategic planning, client engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver tailored solutions. Candidates must be comfortable with 70-80% regional travel and possess strong technical sales expertise.
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow client relationships
- Conduct strategic sales planning and execution
- Collaborate with internal engineering and marketing teams
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities
- Negotiate contracts and drive deal closures
Required Skills
- Technical sales experience (5+ years)
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Supply chain knowledge
- Market research proficiency
- Ability to travel 70-80%
Job Details
Job Responsibilities:
- Plan and prioritize personal sales activities and customer contact to achieve business aims.
- Maintain and develop current and new customer relationships to optimize service quality and business growth.
- Utilize and update customer contact systems and tools.
- Execute local marketing activities and integrate personal sales efforts with broader marketing initiatives like product launches and exhibitions.
- Study and master all aspects of the sales process, including service offerings, contract terms, negotiation, and trade compliance.
- Respond to and follow up on sales enquiries.
- Collaborate with other business development and account teams to present services to target customers.
- Monitor and report on market and competitor activities.
- Facilitate profitable business development through effective internal and external negotiation.
- Present at external customer meetings and internal departmental meetings.
Required Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of five years of experience in product sales, technical account management, or a related role within utilities, manufacturing, or infrastructure solutions.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with end-users and understand their technical/operational needs to drive successful deal closures.
- Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Proficiency in researching target companies through electronic means and industry networking.
- Ability to understand target supply chain challenges.
Benefits:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life Insurance.
- Short-term and Long-term Disability.
- Matching 401(k) Contributions.
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time.
- Tuition Reimbursement.