Business Development Representative

Extension, Inc; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Extension, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Representative for a direct-hire opportunity with our client located in Sheboygan, WI. This role focuses on developing new business and growing existing customer relationships through a consultative, technical sales approach.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of sales, business development, or engineering experience with a technical manufacturing background. Domestic travel is expected as part of building and nurturing key accounts.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of sales, business development, or engineering experience.
• Technical manufacturing or engineering background preferred.
• Experience with metal stamping, forming, engineered components, or custom manufacturing.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing complex sales cycles and developing new business.
• Willingness to travel ~15–25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business through prospecting, cold calling, networking, and customer visits.
• Grow and manage existing customer relationships.
• Identify customer needs and develop custom-engineered solutions.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain on new opportunities.
• Manage complex 9–18 month sales cycles and maintain an accurate pipeline.
• Lead opportunities through the sales and new product introduction process.
• Travel domestically for customer meetings and business development.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship-building

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Tools

Metal stamping

Metal forming

Engineered components

Custom manufacturing

Job description

Extension is seeking a Business Development Representative for a direct-hire opportunity with one of our clients located in Sheboygan, WI

Overview

A well-established manufacturer of highly engineered metal components is seeking a Business Development Representative to develop new business and grow existing customer relationships nationwide. This is a consultative, technical sales role focused on custom-engineered solutions, working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business through prospecting, cold calling, networking, and customer visits
• Grow and manage existing customer relationships
• Identify customer needs and develop custom-engineered solutions
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain on new opportunities
• Manage complex 9–18 month sales cycles and maintain an accurate pipeline
• Lead opportunities through the sales and new product introduction process
• Travel domestically for customer meetings and business development

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of sales, business development, or engineering experience
• Technical manufacturing or engineering background preferred
• Experience with metal stamping, metal forming, engineered components, or custom manufacturing strongly preferred
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing complex sales cycles and developing new business
• Willingness to travel approximately 15–25%

Salary & Schedule

• $80,000–$105,000 base + uncapped commission