We are seeking a high-autonomy Technical Business Development Specialist to launch and lead our new sales initiative. This is not a "commodity" sales role; it requires a professional who understands manufacturing processes and can speak the language of engineers and OEM purchasing managers. You will be responsible for building a pipeline from the ground up with minimal supervision, translating technical requirements into winning RFQs. Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor?s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical) or Industrial Technology is highly preferred.
  
  
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience specifically within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  
  
• Technical Literacy: Proven ability to read blueprints, understand manufacturing workflows, and engage in high-level technical discussions with Engineering departments.
  
  
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in long-cycle technical sales and closing deals with OEMs.
  
  
• Self-Starter Mentality: Ability to build sales processes and territory strategies from scratch without a "playbook."
  
  

salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Pipeline Development: Identify and qualify new OEM and industrial opportunities through strategic research, networking, and technical outreach.
  
  
• Technical Consultation: Act as the primary liaison between customers and our internal operations/estimating teams to ensure complex technical requirements are met.
  
  
• RFQ Management: Lead the end-to-end RFQ process?from gathering engineering specs to submitting final quotations and closing the deal.
  
  
• Strategic Growth: Analyze industry trends and competitor activity to pivot sales strategies and expand existing accounts.
  
  
• Brand Ambassadorship: Represent the company at industry trade shows and client site visits (some travel required).
  
  
• CRM Management: Maintain rigorous data integrity in the CRM to provide accurate forecasting and market insights.
  
  

The essential functions of this role include:working in a smoke free environment
SkillsBusiness DevelopmentPipeline DevelopmentCRM ManagementBrand AmbassadorshipRFQ ManagementNew Business SalesWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication
QualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: Experienced