Business Development Manager - Industrial

Kardex; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for personal development

Innovative, market-leading solutions

Key role in shaping business growth

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of dynamic storage and retrieval systems is seeking a Business Development Manager to focus on the industrial sector. The successful candidate will identify potential customers, nurture leads, and position solutions as essential for improving warehouse operations. Responsibilities include developing sales opportunities, representing the company at events, and collaborating with teams to ensure successful handovers. This role offers the chance to impact business growth significantly within a global, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience or interest in industrial/logistics technology environments.
• Proactive, curious, and confident engaging with potential customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify leads to convert them into sales opportunities.
• Represent the company at industry events.
• Identify operational pain points and map solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams for handover of opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM data to support marketing and product development.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Experience in industrial/logistics technology environments

Proactive and curious engagement with potential customers

Ability to work cross-functionally

Motivated for lead generation

Job description

Overview

The Kardex Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of dynamic storage, retrieval and distribution systems. With over 3,000 employees worldwide, we develop and manufacture logistics solutions that are used in many different sectors such as industrial manufacturing, retail and administration.

About the Role

As a Business Development Manager for the Industrial sector, you will identify potential customers, nurture early-stage leads, and position Kardex solutions as value‑adding technologies for warehouse and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify leads to identify business needs and convert them into sales opportunities.
• Represent Kardex at industry events and expand your professional network.
• Identify operational pain points and map them to Kardex’s solution portfolio.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth handover of qualified opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM data to support marketing and product development.

Your Profile

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience or interest in industrial/logistics technology environments.
• Proactive, curious, and confident engaging with potential customers.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams.
• Motivated to build market presence and drive lead generation.

What We Offer

• A key role in shaping business growth within a strategic industry vertical.
• Global company environment with innovative, market‑leading solutions.
• Opportunities for personal development and industry exposure.

Ready to join? Apply now and start your journey with us!