Business Development Manager

Hendrickson; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plans

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hendrickson in Woodridge, IL, is seeking a Business Development Manager to represent all divisions to OEMs and mine new business opportunities. You will develop strategic plans, create compelling proposals, and maintain strong relationships with key OEM influencers.

You will travel 35–50% to meet customers, attend industry events, and coordinate with multiple Hendrickson teams to ensure successful product planning and market expansion. Strong sales leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of professional sales experience.
• Experience selling to heavy-duty truck or trailer OEMs is strongly preferred.
• CRM software experience, preferably Salesforce, is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business with assigned OEM accounts to generate incremental revenue for Hendrickson divisions.
• Maintain and expand OEM relationships, coordinating across divisions to develop proposals.
• Lead commercial discussions, negotiate contracts, and drive annual planning with OEMs.
• Represent Hendrickson at industry events and provide market intelligence.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and field teams to pursue opportunities and forecasts.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Position Type

Full-time

Job Description

Hendrickson is searching for a Business Development Manager to join their team in Woodridge, IL.

This individual will provide sales representation for all Hendrickson divisions to assigned Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) for the purpose of mining new business opportunities for all product offerings. They will develop new business that represents significant incremental revenue for all Hendrickson divisions, ensuring that necessary actions are taken to maintain an excellent OEM relationship that fosters revenue growth.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• New Business Development Activities at Assigned OEM Accounts
  • Gain new business commitments for all Hendrickson divisions.
  • Make frequent sales contact with OEM influencers & decision makers.
  • Collaborate with Hendrickson divisional leadership and departments to develop compelling proposals for business growth; gain maximum exposure for proposals at the OEM.
  • Participate in sales and marketing events that pertain to the assigned OEM’s, seek out opportunities to proliferate current products to additional models or configurations, grow supplied content and increase market share for existing Hendrickson solutions.
  • Confirm OEM timing to set product plans for the coming year; execute product planning meetings at each OEM and ensure new programs are included in the OEM’s plans.
  • Collaborate with divisional marketing and field sales to understand information pertinent to the assigned OEM including unmet needs, product gaps, current product performance, and competitive intelligence.
  • Participate in select OEM and Hendrickson project meetings where commercial direction or input is required; utilize meetings to mine for information useful to new business pursuits.
  • Assure each OEM data book reflects Hendrickson product accurately and most favorably. Resolve any restrictions or errors in a timely manner.
  • Provide contact information and reporting relationships for the OEM’s sales organization to Hendrickson Field Sales; supply regular updates on organizational changes at the OEM.
  • Represent Hendrickson at industry trade shows, utilizing these events to network with OEM contacts and gain intelligence on competitors, new business proposals or general OEM trends that may impact Hendrickson.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Relationship
  • Be the voice of the customer and advocate within Hendrickson.
  • Develop and communicate the account strategy with clear direction on what level of support is required by Hendrickson personnel. Update the strategy annually and manage execution.
  • Prepare content for OEM business review meetings, communicate Hendrickson’s information and positions during the meetings.
  • Build trusting, collaborative relationships with OEM personnel and internally within Hendrickson. Connect OEM and Hendrickson personnel at necessary organizational levels.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of the OEM’s business structure, global footprint and strategy seeking continual alignment between OEM and Hendrickson where possible.
• Business Maintenance
  • Participate in the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process, provide information and input on new product launches, market share targets and any other pertinent planning information.
  • Lead the development, negotiation and closure of any commercial agreements or contracts with the customer. Ensure both parties are living up to contractual commitments.
  • Understand OEM supplier metrics and clearly communicate requirements to Hendrickson divisions. Assist in the resolution of disputes as needed.
  • Connect the appropriate divisional personnel with the corresponding OEM contacts (pricing, accounts receivable, quality, customer service, engineering, program management, etc.).
  • Engage in the escalation of issues if divisional personnel are unable to resolve.
  • Communicate and coordinate resolution of plant concerns with OEM material management functions.
  • Support timely resolution of pricefile implementation and/or collections issues.
• Information
  • Update sales opportunity pipeline in Salesforce every week.
  • Provide a monthly report on sales opportunity efforts, open issues, and OEM metrics.
  • Obtain and report information which is important for maintaining and developing business opportunities with OEM’s including: OEM organization structure and personnel, business strategy, dealer/customer shipment data, utilization and pricing of competitive products, new product development, vehicle model changes, product planning cycles, aftermarket strategies.
  • Provide input for sales forecasting process including sales forecast by OEM, production line rates, product mix, plant shutdowns, etc.
  • Responsible for managing budget within assigned limits & issuing timely expense reports.

The successful candidate will posses:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 10+ years of professional sales experience.
• Experience in selling to heavy-duty truck or trailer OEM’s is strongly preferred.
• Significant industrial sales experience if no experience in the commercial truck or trailer industry.
• Experience with CRM software, Salesforce preferred.
• High sales aptitude motivated by new business growth.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Proven ability to rapidly build customer relationships.
• Strong business analytics and negotiation skills.
• Strategic mindset.

Expectations include:

• Travel to customers and Hendrickson facilities (35-50%) by car and air.
• Frequent sitting and working at computer for extended periods of time.
• Minimal exposure to R&D lab and manufacturing setting.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is $120,000-178,500 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.

Compensation

$120,000-178,500

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.
We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.