Business Development Manager

Raw Selection; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

High autonomy

Strong internal support

Direct impact on growth

Job summary

A private equity-backed manufacturing company is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth across sectors like aerospace and medical. This high-performing role involves pursuing new business opportunities, managing customer relationships, and has a competitive salary of $100,000 to $150,000 with over $200K OTE. Ideal candidates have a strong sales background in manufacturing and a technical understanding of CNC machining and metal fabrication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in outside sales or business development in manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of CNC machining, welding, and metal fabrication.
• Ability to read technical drawings and discuss manufacturing specs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and manage a pipeline of qualified leads.
• Meet regularly with clients to align technical capabilities.

Skills

CNC machining

Sales in manufacturing

Technical communication

Network in industrial sectors

Tools

HubSpot

ZoomInfo

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

Overview

A private equity-backed precision manufacturing company is seeking a high-performing Business Development Manager to lead new business development and accelerate growth across key verticals, including aerospace, medical, industrial, and marine.

Following a recent consolidation into a single facility and backed by strong operational infrastructure, this business is poised to scale from $9M to $35M by 2025 as part of a larger industrial platform. With a hands-on PE sponsor focused on operational excellence and lean principles, this role is central to the company’s expansion strategy.

The Role

As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for owning and driving the commercial strategy to acquire new customers, close high-value contracts, and support long-term revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across targeted industries


• Build and manage a pipeline of qualified leads using modern sales tools (HubSpot, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator)


• Meet regularly with clients, prospects, and internal teams to align technical capabilities with customer needs


• Partner closely with engineering and production to ensure project feasibility and timely execution


• Attend industry events and client meetings to establish market presence and deepen relationships

What We\'re Looking For

We’re seeking a driven, autonomous sales leader who thrives in a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment.

Ideal Background

• 5+ years in outside sales or business development in manufacturing


• Deep knowledge of CNC machining, welding, and metal fabrication


• Ability to read technical drawings and discuss manufacturing specs with engineers


• Experience selling into industrial, aerospace, medical, or marine sectors


• Strong customer network in any of the above markets is a plus

Key Attributes

• Hunter mindset with a focus on winning new business


• Technically competent and commercially sharp


• Self-motivated and comfortable working with minimal oversight


• Effective communicator and natural relationship builder

Why Join Us

• Competitive base salary of $100,000 – $150,000 with $200K+ OTE


• High autonomy—freedom to pursue business without layers of bureaucracy


• Strong internal support from engineering and operations


• Backing of a hands-on, growth-focused PE sponsor with a clear value creation plan


• Direct impact on the platform’s expansion and long-term success

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Do you have what it takes to make a tangible impact on this high-growth manufacturing business?

Apply now or send a direct message to learn more.