Business Development Manager

Parker Hannifin; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Electromechanical is seeking a senior business development leader responsible for directing and growing the division’s revenue through strategic opportunities and market expansion. You will build alliances, coordinate with marketing, and drive proposals for both domestic and international programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering (MBA a plus), strong communication, and the ability to travel 30–50% to engage customers, partners, and industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with theoretical and practical knowledge.
• MBA is a plus for strategic leadership and market expansion.

Responsibilities

• Direct and generate business opportunities for the division.
• Develop alliances with competitors and other companies to promote products and services.
• Coordinate strategic plans with group marketing and manufacturing strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve profitability and growth.
• Develop proposals and strategies for domestic and international programs.
• Maintain relationships with industry contacts to identify new opportunities.
• Conduct competitive research and set milestones for products and systems.

Skills

Travel 30-50%

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

MBA desired

Job description

Position Summary

Direct and generate business opportunities for the division with overall responsibility for business development with high earnings, revenue accountability, complex products, and system solutions. Advance efforts to meet customer needs and determine how the division capabilities can be leveraged into additional markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop team and partner alliances with competitors and other companies; work with business teams, other divisions and groups, and current and potential customers to promote company technologies, products, and services.
• Partner with group marketing and manufacturing strategy to develop strategic and tactical plans to obtain short and long-term objectives.
• Coordinate activities to ensure maximum profitability.
• Supervise direct reports and directly or indirectly lead cross-functional teams on various projects requiring strong coordination of activities.
• Develop proposals to attract customers and provide an acceptable level of return to the company through research of current and future requirements, translating them into development opportunities.
• Develop and support strategies and solutions for sustained growth in current and emerging markets.
• Develop, manage, and support proposals and business development plans for the division for domestic and international programs.
• Determine the need for cross-division teaming and external strategic partners/alliances to gain business.
• Conduct competitive research, evaluate overall performance, and formulate goals and milestones for specific products and systems.
• Apply thorough understanding of the division technical capabilities, operational capacity, and market information to influence future plans and strategies.
• Serve as the liaison and facilitator with customers and technical resources to resolve issues and ensure customer satisfaction with regard to cost, product quality, delivery, and performance.
• Provide the customer with liaison support within and across divisions on existing and new programs.
• Stay in close contact with division technology and operations teams to enable rapid turnaround solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry contacts to gain knowledge of future market and customer needs to further develop business opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for business development by studying competitors, products, problems, market intelligence, and identifying trends.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade and technical publications, establishing professional networks, and/or participating in professional associations and attending industry trade shows and conferences.
• Establish goals and objectives to carry out programs or functions by coordinating all efforts across the division.
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making complex comparative analyses.
• Function as prime consultant to management on significant issues.
• Provide leadership to others in department or to ad-hoc teams.
• Serve as technical subject expert and resource. Sharing specialized knowledge with others.
• Represent company on specific projects.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) - preferably in Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. MBA desired.
• Ability to collaborate with people at all levels of the company.
• Travel 30%-50%
• Excellent communication, both verbally and written, and persuasive skills required in a multi-task environment.

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.