Business Development Manager

Pursuit; Savage (MN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pursuit, a PE-backed manufacturing services company, is seeking a driven Sales & Business Development Manager to own the sales cycle from prospecting to close. You’ll work directly with the CEO and have a real impact on revenue, targeting OEMs and industrial buyers from our Savage, MN base.

This hybrid role requires 3+ days onsite, a hunter mentality, and a track record of 5–10 years in B2B sales. You’ll leverage a growing pipeline (360+ leads, dormant accounts) to generate $150k+ OTE in year

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of successful B2B sales experience.
• Industrial manufacturing, precision components, or related experience.
• Proven revenue generation and closing track record.
• Experience selling to OEM purchasing/engineering teams.
• Strong hunter mindset and self-starter.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings.
• Strong CRM and pipeline management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close.
• Develop new business and grow existing accounts.
• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership for strategy.
• Leverage the existing pipeline with 360+ leads and dormant accounts.

Skills

B2B sales

Hunter mentality

CRM

Pipeline management

OEM sales

Manufacturing drawings

Tools

CRM software

Job description

We’re Hiring: Sales & Business Development Manager

Our client is looking for a driven B2B sales hunter to join their growing team and take ownership of new business, dormant accounts, and existing customer growth.

This is a high-autonomy opportunity for someone who wants to own the sales cycle, work directly with the CEO, and have a real impact on revenue.

What we’re looking for:

• 5–10 years of successful B2B sales experience
• Industrial manufacturing, precision components, engineering, or related experience
• Proven track record of generating revenue and closing business
• Experience selling to OEM purchasing and/or engineering teams
• Strong hunter mentality and self-starter mindset
• Ability to understand manufacturing drawings and capabilities
• Strong CRM and pipeline management skills

Why consider it?

• $150k+ Y1 OTE!
• Significant earning potential with accelerators
• Established, PE-backed manufacturing company with a strong customer base
• 360+ leads, 123 dormant accounts, and an active pipeline already in place
• Direct access to the CEO and high visibility
• Hybrid role in Savage, MN — ideally 3+ days/week onsite

If you're a results-driven sales professional who loves the hunt and wants to help build something, this could be a great opportunity.