Business Development Manager - Central Region

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) matching

Vacation and paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Business Development Manager for the Central Region to join a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This remote role focuses on growing the business by developing new opportunities and strengthening customer relationships, while collaborating with internal teams to present solutions.

Based in the United States, the role emphasizes trust-building with end-users, navigating technical discussions, and expanding profitable relationships in targeted markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in product sales or technical account management required.
• Experience in utilities, manufacturing, or infrastructure solutions is ideal.
• Strong communication skills with end-users to understand technical needs.
• Ability to handle sensitive inquiries and complaints effectively.
• Research skills to identify target companies and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize sales activities to achieve business goals
• Develop and maintain customer relationships to support business growth
• Use customer contact tools to update relevant information
• Execute local marketing activities aligned with budgets and timelines
• Learn all aspects of the sales process, including services and contract terms
• Follow up on sales inquiries using appropriate methods
• Collaborate with business development teams to present services to target customers
• Monitor market activity and provide relevant reports
• Negotiate internally and externally to foster profitable relationships
• Attend and present at customer and internal meetings

Skills

Communication skills

Technical sales

Account management

Relationship building

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Business Development Manager - Central Region to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This remote role will focus on driving growth across the Central Region by developing new business opportunities and strengthening customer relationships. The position will partner closely with internal teams to present solutions, support local marketing efforts, and convert market intelligence into actionable sales activity. Success in this role will come from building trust with end-users, navigating technical discussions, and helping the organization expand profitable relationships in targeted markets.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $101,200 – $139,100 annually

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize sales activities to achieve business goals
• Develop and maintain customer relationships to support business growth
• Use customer contact tools to update relevant information
• Execute local marketing activities aligned with budgets and timelines
• Learn all aspects of the sales process, including services and contract terms
• Follow up on sales inquiries using appropriate methods
• Collaborate with business development teams to present services to target customers
• Monitor market activity and provide relevant reports
• Negotiate internally and externally to foster profitable relationships
• Attend and present at customer and internal meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in product sales or technical account management required
• Experience in utilities, manufacturing, or infrastructure solutions is ideal
• Proven communication skills with end-users to understand technical needs
• Ability to handle sensitive inquiries and complaints effectively
• Research skills for identifying target companies and industry partners

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Matching 401(k) contributions
• Vacation and paid sick time
• Tuition reimbursement program

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.