Business Development Manager

Sanmina; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation seeks a Business Development Manager to drive new opportunities in targeted markets and expand our North American footprint. You will manage relationships with key accounts and coordinate cross-functional teams to win business.

The role requires 12+ years in industrial or component sales, strong negotiation, project management, and ability to travel worldwide to Sanmina locations. MBA preferred, excellent MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 12 years in industrial or component sales achieving goals.
• Knowledge of EMS industry and global supply chain requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and closing skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifying opportunities in target markets for Sanmina products and services.
• Generating leads through cold calling or networking at trade shows.
• Developing and nurturing relationships with key customer accounts.
• Travel worldwide to Sanmina’s manufacturing locations.
• Using CRM software to manage interactions and prepare status reports.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA or BS

MBA preferred

Tools

HubSpot

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Business Development Manager

Job Purpose

The Business Development Manager will develop relationships within target customer to penetrate organization and open doors to new business opportunities. The Business Development Manager skills should include strategic planning, project management and have demonstrated successful negotiations. This position will be our Customer’s point of contact with introduction to all of Sanmina’s capabilities and services.

Nature Of Duties

• Identifying opportunities in target markets for all of Sanmina’s products and services
• Generating leads through cold calling prospective clients, or networking at trade shows
• Developing and nurturing relationships with key customer accounts
• Keeping up with the latest industry developments, including market positioning of corporate competitors
• Assessing client needs and the company’s ability to meet those needs
• Following up with new leads and referrals generated from the sales team
• Preparing status reports on goals
• Using customer relationship management (CRM) software, such as Hubspot, to manage interactions

Education And Experience

• BA or BS qualified, MBA preferred
• Minimum of 12 years in industrial or component sales experience successfully meeting/exceeding goals and objectives
• Knowledge of the EMS industry with background in manufacturing and a comprehensive understanding of global supply chain and OEM's manufacturing requirements
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and closing skills
• Experience working with vast remote cross-functional teams in large matrix organizations
• Excellent MS Office skills
• Strong project Management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and organize actions
• Must have strong negotiation skills
• Needs strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence outcomes
• Will be responsible for presenting to (internal) executive teams and conveying the status of the business and growth opportunities
• Will work closely with Operations Management to insure goals, objectives and budgets are met.
• Ability to travel worldwide to Sanmina’s manufacturing locations

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer