Job title: Businss Development Manager - Speciality Metals
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Additive Manufacturing
Functional Expertise: Commercial
Salary type: Annual
Salary: USD $160,000.00
Location: Cleveland, OH
Job published: 2025-03-28
Job ID: 39538
Contact name: Phillip Hodson
Contact email: phillip.hodson@kensingtonconsulting.co.uk

Job Description

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Ohio, USA

Salary: $160k


The Business Development Manager is responsible for selling services within a defined area or market to drive new business growth. This role involves engaging with prospective and existing clients through telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings. The position focuses on fostering customer relationships, expanding service offerings, and providing market insights to senior management.

Essential Functions:

Prospecting:

  • Travels within an assigned territory to engage with current and potential customers.
  • Identifies potential buyers for services and follows up on leads generated from trade shows.
  • Conducts sales visits and delivers individual or group presentations, both online and in person.
  • Proactively contacts prospects to gather account details, including competitive insights, key decision-makers, and current projects.

Maintaining Customer Contact:

  • Conducts post-sale follow-ups to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Revisits previous quotes, inactive accounts, and referrals to explore new opportunities.
  • Communicates client needs and market trends to management.
  • Represents the company at trade shows as needed.

Administration:

  • Manages and documents the sales pipeline using CRM software (HubSpot).
  • Submits expenses in accordance with company policies.
  • Updates and maintains customer records in CRM and ERP systems.
  • Prepares quotations and sends necessary correspondence and informational materials.

 

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong telephone communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, CRM software, and NetSuite, or a willingness to learn.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Valid driver’s license required.

 

Success Factors:

  • Goal-oriented with the ability to clearly define and achieve objectives.
  • Resilient and persistent in overcoming challenges.
  • A team player with a strong sense of accountability.
  • Professional and adaptable in various business environments.
  • Skilled at developing long-term client relationships.
  • Previous experience in an industrial sales environment is preferred.

 

Benefits:

  • 401(k) with matching
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Employee assistance program

 

Click apply or speak to Phil Hodson for the full details at phodson@kensingtonadditive.com