Business Development Leader — Investment Castings

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yamaha Precision Propellers is seeking a New Business Development Manager to drive growth for our investment casting foundry by identifying new customers, expanding into new markets, and developing opportunities for a broader range of precision cast components.

This individual will work closely with customers, engineering, estimating, quality, and operations to evaluate new business opportunities, manage RFQs, support technical discussions, and secure profitable new business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, technical sales, or commercial leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience selling engineered components, castings, forgings, machined parts, fabricated assemblies, or similar industrial products.
• Strong ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new customers primarily focusing on investment castings.
• Develop target account lists across strategic markets such as energy, industrial equipment, medical, automotive, marine, and general engineered components.
• Lead RFQs, technical reviews, cost estimates, tooling quotes, lead times, and commercial proposals.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, tooling agreements, blanket orders, long-term agreements, and supply contracts.
• Transition mature accounts to account management or customer service teams as appropriate while continuing to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Technical sales

New business development

CRM proficiency

Customer relationship building

Market research

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Yamaha Precision Propellers is seeking a New Business Development Manager to drive growth for our investment casting foundry by identifying new customers, expanding into new markets, and developing opportunities for a broader range of precision cast components.

This individual will work closely with customers, engineering, estimating, quality, and operations to evaluate new business opportunities, manage RFQs, support technical discussions, and secure profitable new business.