Business Development Specialist

Carrot Pharma recruitment; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Medical Component Manufacturer is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Midwest region, with a remote work option and significant travel. You will own the territory, develop new customer relationships, and nurture existing accounts while collaborating with product development and support teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in sales or business development in a technical or medical devices environment, with strong communication and an autonomous work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years sales, territory management or business development experience.
• Experience selling a technical product or customised components preferred.
• Exposure to medical devices, manufacturing or another technical environment.
• Strong communication skills and a consultative sales approach.
• Self-motivated, commercially driven and able to work autonomously.
• Willingness to travel ~50-75% across the Midwest for visits and events.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow the Midwest territory and develop new relationships with target customers.
• Cultivate strong relationships with current accounts for long-term satisfaction.
• Prospect, qualify and convert new business opportunities.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase features and benefits.
• Partner with internal product development, commercial and support teams to meet customer needs.
• Represent the business at trade shows, industry events and networking opportunities.

Skills

Sales

Territory management

Communication

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Business Development Manager - Midwest (Remote) Precision Medical Component Manufacturer

We're working with a global manufacturer of precision metal components serving the medical device and advanced industrial markets.

With decades of experience and significant investment behind the business, the company is entering an exciting period of growth following recent strategic acquisitions and the opening of a new facility.

This role offers real autonomy with a strong focus on developing new business with medical CMOs and CDMOs, while helping shape the commercial strategy as the business continues to scale.

Preferred location: Minneapolis, MN (or surrounding Midwest state)

Territory: MI, OH, IL, WI, CO, MN, IN, ND, SD, MO, NE, IA, ID, WY, NM

The role:

• Own and grow the Midwest territory, developing new relationships with target customers.
• Cultivate strong relationships with current accounts to ensure long-term satisfaction and loyalty.
• Actively prospect, qualify, and convert new business opportunities.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase features and benefits to potential customers.
• Partner closely with internal product development, commercial and support teams to develop solutions and meet customer needs.
• Represent the business at key trade shows, industry events, and networking opportunities.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years sales, territory management or business development experience.
• Experience selling a technical product or customised components preferred.
• Previous exposure to medical devices, manufacturing or another technical environment.
• Strong communication skills and a consultative approach to sales.
• Self-motivated, commercially driven and comfortable working autonomously.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50-75% across the Midwest for customer visits, events and meetings.

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