Business Development Manager (South Carolina region)

Magswitch; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid leave programs

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Short- and Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee referral program

Job summary

Magswitch is seeking a Business Development Manager for Automation to drive sales in the Greenville region. You will build key customer relationships, identify solutions during site visits, and expand business across the territory.

You’ll leverage Salesforce Einstein, AI tools, and market insights to forecast demand, while traveling up to 60% (primarily within a three‑hour drive) and collaborating with the Automation department to grow revenue. Reports to the VP of Sales.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly absorb industrial automation and magnetic technology concepts.
• Proven ability to sell solutions and create customer value.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce and NetSuite preferred.
• Comfortable using AI to enhance knowledge and efficiency.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities.
• Capable of traveling up to 60% and participating in leadership meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level relationships to drive automation product sales.
• Identify new customer targets via networks and referrals.
• Manage territory growth and forecast demand using Salesforce Einstein.
• Travel up to 60% and visit customer facilities.
• Analyze sales metrics and competitor offerings to adjust strategy.
• Coordinate inventory planning with operations based on opportunities.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Solution selling

CRM/ERP

AI in sales

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Travel willingness

Tools

Salesforce

NetSuite

Job description

Business Development Manager, Automation (SC region)

Department: Automation

Reports to: Vice President of Sales

Region: Greenville, South Carolina

Salary Range: $120-$140K Salary and Bonus Potential, based on experience

Travel Requirement: Up to 60%

Position Summary

The Business Development Manager will drive and grow Magswitch Automation sales by building key customer relationships, identifying solutions during site visits, and expanding business across your territory. Use Salesforce Einstein, AI tools, and market insights to find opportunities and forecast demand. Travel up to 60%, primarily within a three-hour drive.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales of Magswitch Automation products through forming high-level relationships.
• Identify, contact, and build rapport with major new customer targets by leveraging existing networks and referrals.
• Responsible for growing sales in the geographic territory.
• Identify multiple opportunities and solutions when visiting customers’ facilities, generating repeat business
• Strong knowledge and use of Salesforce Einstein to track and evaluate Sales and to generate Management Sales reports
• Embrace and leverage the use of AI to facilitate the sales process and generate sales leads
• Inform Operations of inventory requirements based on active sales opportunities and probabilities.
• Analyzing sales metrics to determine whether current sales strategies are effective.
• Conducting in-depth research on competitors' products, pricing, and market success to gain insight into customer preferences and interests.
• Analyzing Industry Trends to identify solution gaps and improve product lines
• Traveling up to 60% (predominantly within a 3-hour drive)

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to quickly absorb and understand technical information relating to Industrial automation and magnetic technology.
• Ability and confidence in selling solutions and value to the customer
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications as well as CRM and ERP software. (Salesforce and NetSuite preferred)
• Embraces the use of AI on a daily basis to increase knowledge, efficiency, and professionalism
• Exceptional presentation and oratory skills.
• Strong negotiation and consultative sales skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• Participating in leadership and management meetings

QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS

• Outgoing, aggressive, experienced relationship manager
• Has existing relationships in the local markets
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to grow sales, not simply take orders
• Develop a clearly defined sales plan and strategy
• Positive, proactive, and "can-do" attitude

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Magswitch is a global leader in magnetic lifting solutions. We design and manufacture advanced magnet technologies that help industrial and automation customers improve material-handling safety and efficiency. Our products are widely used in automotive assembly and other automation heavy industries with manufacturing operations worldwide.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Paid leave programs
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee referral program

In accordance with Colorado law, the salary range disclosed for this role represents a good‑faith estimate of the base compensation. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

Magswitch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws in every location where we operate. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination.

Note: This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.