Business Development Manager - Motorcyle, Powersports and Scooters

Gates Corporation; Minnesota; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Vacation + Holidays + Sick days

401(k) company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gates Corporation is seeking a Business Development Manager – Motorcycle, Powersports and Scooters to drive profitable growth in the North American OE mobility market by identifying opportunities and managing key OEM accounts.

You will lead cross‑functional efforts from early customer engagement through product launch, develop account plans, forecasts, pricing strategies, and negotiations, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and global commercial teams to deliver customer‑focused

Qualifications

• Proven success in business development and key account management in an OEM environment.
• Strong relationship-building and executive communication skills.
• Experience developing account strategies, revenue forecasts, pricing models, and growth plans.
• Ability to lead cross-functional and global teams to achieve business objectives.
• Knowledge of motorcycles, scooters, powersports, or related mobility markets.
• Understanding of product development, manufacturing, and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies for NA Motorcycle, Powersports, and Scooter OE markets.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities from early specification through product launch.
• Manage assigned OEM accounts, including revenue growth and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, operations, and global teams to align offerings.
• Analyze market trends and customer needs to identify new product opportunities.
• Develop strategic partnerships with customers, suppliers, and industry groups.

Skills

Proven success in business development

Relationship-building

Account strategies & forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Mobility market knowledge

Product development & supply chain

Analytical & project management

MS Office & CRM proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

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Business Development Manager - Motorcycle, Powersports and Scooters

Location: MN, US St. Louis, MO, US, 63901 Columbia, MO, US, 65201 WI, US IL, US, 60601

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: The Business Development Manager – Motorcycle, Powersports and Scooters is responsible for driving profitable growth within the North American OE mobility market by identifying new business opportunities and managing strategic customer accounts.

This role leads business development activities from early customer engagement through product launch while serving as the primary commercial contact for assigned OEM customers.

Responsibilities include account planning, revenue growth, forecasting, pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver customer-focused solutions and achieve long-term business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following responsibilities are essential for the successful performance of the Mobility Powersports Business Development Manager role. Other tasks may be assigned, as necessary.

• Develop and execute business development strategies that drive profitable growth in the North American Motorcycle, Powersports, and Scooter OE market, including localized product roadmaps and strategic growth initiatives.
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities by working with customers from early specification through product launch while serving as the Voice of the Customer within Gates.
• Manage assigned OEM customer accounts, including account planning, revenue growth, forecasting, pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and long-term relationship management.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, operations, and global commercial teams to align product offerings with customer requirements and ensure successful program execution.
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to identify new product opportunities, optimize pricing strategies, and support long-term business planning.
• Develop strategic partnerships with key customers, suppliers, and industry organizations to strengthen Gates' market position and expand business opportunities.
• Support commercialization of new products by providing market insights, customer feedback, and technical guidance while helping develop sales and marketing tools that support customer growth.
• Drive OE specifications and revenue growth with assigned North American OEM customers.
• Develop executive and working-level customer relationships.
• Manage commercial performance, account plans, and business reviews.

Business Development & Strategy (30%)

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and commercial plans.
• Lead pricing, negotiations, and strategic partnerships.

Technical & Commercial Support (20%)

• Support product positioning through application knowledge, customer training, and development of sales tools.
• Collaborate with engineering to address market and application needs.

Product Development (10%)

• Support new product development and launches by translating customer requirements into business opportunities.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• Proven success in business development, key account management, and commercial negotiations within an OEM environment.
• Strong relationship-building and executive communication skills.
• Experience developing account strategies, revenue forecasts, pricing models, and growth plans.
• Ability to lead cross-functional and global teams to achieve business objectives.
• Knowledge of motorcycles, scooters, powersports, or related mobility markets preferred.
• Understanding of product development, manufacturing, and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Salary $110,00 - $130,000
• Full-Time
• Relocation is not provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.