Business Development Manager - Testing Services (56822)

Applied Technical Services, LLC; San Diego, Sacramento (CA, CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technical Services, LLC is seeking a results-driven sales professional to drive revenue and market expansion for itsTesting services across southern California, with San Diego as the primary base.

You will develop long-term client relationships, identify opportunities, Demonstrate ATS offerings, and manage a broad portfolio across aerospace, automotive, pharma, health, defense and more. Travel and in-person engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proactive outside selling experience in industrial or technical environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or trade certificates preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Field sales: 60%+ time in territory with travel up to 50%.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify sales leads and collect client information to achieve growth targets.
• Engage in outside selling activities across 150–200 customer locations.
• Inform clients about ATS services and provide demonstrations.
• Cultivate relationships with existing clients to secure future business.
• Use CRM and update databases regularly to track progress.
• Support events, demos, trade shows, training schools, and regional activities.
• Coordinate with peers to ensure cross-departmental synergy and shared strategy.

Skills

Outside sales

CRM software

Technical sales

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: SAN DIEGO OFFICE - SAN DIEGO, CA 92154Position Type: Full Time IndirectSalary Range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: Business Development

Applied Technical Services, LLC, is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven professional responsible for revenue generation and market expansion for our Testing services business. The primary territory will be southern California with San Diego being the primary location. You will be responsible for driving sales growth by expanding contacts with each assigned customer and selling the core offerings, developing and managing long-term client relationships, and delivering innovative solutions across critical industries including aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals, health and life sciences, food and beverage, defense, power generation, chemicals, construction, and pulp & paper.

Responsibilities

• Identify sales leads and collect pertinent information from clients with responsibility for achieving designated growth targets
• Proactively engage in outside selling activities with roughly 150 –200 customer locations, expanding relationships within these accounts.
• Inform clients about ATS services and provide demonstrations
• Cultivate relationships with existing clients to secure their future business
• Utilize customer service and negotiation skills to close deals
• Use CRM software and update database regularly
• Support industry and Company related events and activities, including but not limited to retailer events/demos, trade shows, training schools, and regional training center activities.
• Develop mutually beneficial, respectful, and effective relationships with peers to ensure seamless coordination between departments, maximize synergy, and maintain a shared vision, strategy, and focus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven experience in proactive outside selling, preferably with experience in testing services, technical sales, or related industries, with a strong track record of achieving results
• Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or trade certificates preferred, or equivalent work experience in professional selling in industrial or technical environments
• Conduct at least 60% of time in the field engaging with the customers and locations in assigned territory
• Demonstrated expertise in technical sales, preferably within critical industries
• Strong understanding of technical services and their applications, with the ability to convey complex solutions clearly
• Familiarity with quality, safety, or reliability processes and regulations within relevant industries.
• Market knowledge of local and geographic dynamics affecting customer needs and buying behaviors
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Able and willing to work necessary hours to meet all project deadlines

Additional requirements

• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Work Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment with regular travel to company offices and client locations within assigned territory

U.S. Persons Only

A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Applied Technical Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmpresetion Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.