Business Development Manager

Pursuit; Antioch (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pursuit, a growing manufacturer of custom-engineered flexible packaging, is seeking a Business Development Manager to join its Consumer Products division. This role suits a sales professional who thrives in a consultative, technical sales environment and enjoys both nurturing existing relationships and winning new business.

You will manage 27 established consumer product accounts, identify opportunities across health, personal care, hygiene and household products, and lead the full sales cycle

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of B2B sales experience.
• Proven ability to close new business and grow accounts.
• Experience selling complex or engineered products.
• Background in manufacturing, flexible packaging, contract manufacturing, or related industries strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of 27 established consumer product accounts.
• Identify and close new business opportunities across consumer health, personal care, hygiene, and household products.
• Partner closely with engineering and internal teams to develop custom solutions for customers.
• Lead the full sales cycle from discovery and proposals through product trials and closing.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across procurement, engineering, and category management.
• Drive strategic account growth while developing new customer relationships.

Skills

Account management

New business development

Consultative selling

Technical sales

B2B sales

Job description

I'm partnering with an established, growing manufacturer that specializes in custom-engineered flexible packaging and innovative product solutions to find a Business Development Manager to join their Consumer Products division!

This is an exciting opportunity for a sales professional who thrives in a consultative, technical sales environment and enjoys both developing existing customer relationships and winning new business.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of 27 established consumer product accounts
• Identify and close new business opportunities across consumer health, personal care, hygiene, and household products
• Partner closely with engineering and internal teams to develop custom solutions for customers
• Lead the full sales cycle from discovery and proposals through product trials and closing
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across procurement, engineering, and category management
• Drive strategic account growth while developing new customer relationships

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5+ years of successful B2B sales experience
• Proven ability to close new business and grow existing accounts
• Experience selling complex, custom, or engineered products
• Background in manufacturing, flexible packaging, contract manufacturing, or related industries strongly preferred
• A driven, coachable sales professional who thrives in a collaborative, performance-focused environment

Why This Opportunity?

You'll join a company that invests heavily in sales training, professional development, and long-term career growth. You'll have the opportunity to work with recognizable consumer brands, collaborate with technical experts, and build a career with a clear path into more strategic sales roles.