Business Development Manager RV

Jaeger-Unitek Sealing Solutions, Inc.; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Jaeger-Unitek Sealing Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Manager for the RV market.

You will identify opportunities, manage key customer relationships, and coordinate with sales, engineering, and operations to drive revenue growth in domestic and international markets including North America, Europe, and Japan. The role requires strategic planning, strong negotiation, and a proven track record in business development within manufacturing or RV sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, sales, engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in business development, sales, or account management, preferably RV/manufacturing.
• Proven track record of growing customer accounts.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and develop new RV market opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with domestic and international customers.
• Prepare quotations and coordinate pricing with leadership for profitability.
• Develop strategic plans to increase sales, market share, and retention.
• Monitor industry trends and competitors for growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Customer Service, and Operations.

Skills

Sales strategy

Relationship management

Negotiation

Market analysis

CRM

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

About the Position

The Business Development Manager, RV is responsible for identifying, developing, and growing new business opportunities within the RV market. This role develops and maintains strong customer relationships, supports strategic sales initiatives, and collaborates with internal teams to drive revenue growth and market share expansion. The position works closely with customers, sales representatives, engineering, operations, and executive leadership to achieve sales objectives in both domestic and international markets, including North America, Europe, and Japan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and develop new business opportunities within assigned RV market segments and territories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective domestic and international customers.
• Generate, prepare, and follow up on customer quotations while partnering with leadership to ensure pricing aligns with profitability goals and market conditions.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to increase sales revenue, market penetration, and customer retention.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market conditions to identify opportunities for growth and product expansion.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Customer Service, and Operations teams to ensure successful customer onboarding and program execution.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and provide regular forecasts, activity updates, and business development reports.
• Support annual sales planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Represent the company at customer meetings, industry trade shows, conferences, and networking events.
• Develop a strong understanding of company products, manufacturing capabilities, and supplier resources to effectively communicate value propositions to customers.
• Assist in resolving customer concerns and coordinate internal resources to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support strategic account management efforts and identify opportunities for additional business within existing customer accounts.
• Ensure all activities align with company objectives, policies, and customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of business development, sales, account management, or related experience, preferably in the RV, automotive, or manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record of developing new business opportunities and growing customer accounts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong sales, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze market trends and identify strategic growth opportunities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Working Relationships

• Internal: Executive Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Production teams.
• External: Current and prospective customers, distributors, suppliers, industry associations, and strategic business partners.

Success Factor

A successful Business Development Manager consistently identifies new business opportunities, expands market presence, develops strong customer relationships, achieves sales growth targets, and serves as a trusted partner both internally and externally while supporting the strategic objectives of the RV division.