Business Development Manager

ResourceMFG; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Wellness Program

Parental Leave

Career Growth

Onboarding Training

Job summary

ResourceMFG is hiring a Business Development Manager in Detroit/Livonia, MI to build strategic manufacturing partnerships and grow a national client base. This role emphasizes proactive prospecting, insightful client engagement, and a consultative sales approach to drive workforce solutions for manufacturers.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, paid holidays, and opportunities for career growth within a leading staffing group dedicated to manufacturing talent.

Qualifications

• Energetic, competitive mindset with a passion for manufacturing.
• Proven success generating new accounts using ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, and CRM.
• Strong business acumen—understands production workflows and workforce demand.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in outside sales.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development: 70% in-field prospecting, 30% account management.
• Engage manufacturing clients via calls, site visits, social outreach, and email.
• Leverage LinkedIn and SSI to build a pipeline of plant managers, production leaders, and HR partners.
• Use labor market intel to identify pain points like turnover, skills gaps, and productivity challenges.
• Provide consultative account management focused on safety, workforce optimization, and performance.
• Win net new logos and grow the manufacturing-focused territory.

Job description

Business Development Manager – ResourceMFG (Manufacturing) Detroit/Livonia, MI

Ready to build something great? Join Employbridge’s ResourceMFG division, the nation’s leading manufacturing staffing provider, and help us connect skilled talent with the manufacturers who keep America moving. This isn’t just sales—it’s strategic partnership-building with companies that produce everything from essential goods to advanced components.

What You’ll Do

• Drive new business development: 70% in-field prospecting, 30% account management.
• Engage manufacturing clients through calls, site visits, social outreach, and email.
• Leverage LinkedIn and your SSI score to build a strong pipeline of plant managers, production leaders, and HR partners.
• Use labor market intel to identify customer pain points like turnover, skills gaps, and productivity challenges.
• Provide consultative account management focused on safety, workforce optimization, and performance.
• Win net new logos and grow your manufacturing-focused territory.

What We’re Looking For

• Energetic, competitive mindset with a passion for the manufacturing sector.
• Proven success generating new accounts using ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, and CRM.
• Strong business acumen—ability to understand production workflows and workforce demand.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience in outside sales.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision starting the first of the month after hire.
• Paid Time Off + 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) + Wellness Program + Parental Leave
• Career growth: We promote from within and offer multiple career paths.
• Training that sets you up for success: 4-week BDM onboarding journey.
• Compensation: Base salary + commission.

About ResourceMFG

ResourceMFG is the first national staffing company dedicated exclusively to manufacturing talent. From automotive to food production to aerospace, we deliver workforce solutions that improve safety, retention, and productivity.

At EmployBridge, we operate an entire family of specialty staffing companies that include: ResourceMFG, Select Staffing, ProLogistix, Hire Dynamics, ProDrivers, RemX Specialty Staffing, Westaff, and Remedy Intelligent Staffing. To find out more, visit us at www.employbridge.com.

EmployBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.