Business Development Manager – Advanced Metal Alloys & Industrial Components
Eastern United States (Remote)
The Opportunity
Our client is an established international manufacturer of specialist materials and engineered components, supplying a range of technically demanding industrial markets, including aerospace and defence.
With a strong presence across several high-performance manufacturing sectors, the business is looking to strengthen its commercial team across the Eastern United States by appointing an experienced Senior Account Manager / Business Development Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven individual to take ownership of strategic customer relationships, grow existing accounts and identify new business opportunities across a range of industrial markets.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical sales experience with the ability to develop long-term customer partnerships, identify new applications and deliver sustainable revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow existing customer accounts and secure new business.
- Identify and pursue opportunities across aerospace and defence, industrial manufacturing, transportation, power distribution and other advanced manufacturing sectors.
- Drive sales of specialist materials, engineered components and precision-manufactured products.
- Build and maintain relationships with senior purchasing, procurement, engineering, manufacturing and quality stakeholders.
- Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities within established customer accounts.
- Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and initial engagement through to quotations, negotiations and contract agreements.
- Understand customer applications, technical requirements and product specifications to identify appropriate solutions.
- Work closely with engineering, operations, quality and supply chain teams to support customer requirements.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline, monitor market activity and identify opportunities for further market penetration.
- Conduct regular customer visits, business reviews and participate in relevant industry exhibitions and events.
The Ideal Candidate
Our client is looking for an experienced industrial sales professional with a background in specialist materials, engineered products or precision manufacturing.
You will possess:
- A proven track record of developing customer accounts and winning new business within industrial manufacturing markets.
- Experience selling specialist metals, engineered materials, precision components or related industrial products.
- Established relationships within aerospace and defence, industrial manufacturing or other relevant supply chains across the Eastern United States.
- Experience selling into OEMs, Tier 1 manufacturers, precision engineering companies or component manufacturers.
- The ability to identify new applications, generate opportunities and convert technical discussions into commercial agreements.
- Strong relationships with procurement, purchasing, engineering and manufacturing decision-makers.
- An understanding of technical specifications, manufacturing processes and customer applications.
- Experience managing strategic accounts, negotiating pricing and developing long-term customer partnerships.
- Strong commercial awareness, communication and negotiation skills.
- A self-motivated, results-driven approach with the ability to work independently and manage a territory.
Additional Information
- Position: Senior Account Manager / Business Development Manager
- Location: Eastern United States
- Working Arrangement: Remote
- Markets: Aerospace & Defence, Industrial Manufacturing and Transportation
- Travel: Approximately 30–50% customer-facing travel
- Focus: Strategic account growth and new business development