CNC Machine Tools BD Lead – Onsite in MN

Software Placement Group; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking an on-site Business Development Representative for the Minneapolis area. You will drive growth across targeted manufacturing accounts, uncover new opportunities, and generate qualified leads for the regional sales team.

You will research accounts, map buying centers, execute outbound prospecting, and collaborate with marketing and product specialists to develop growth strategies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in business development, sales, account management, lead generation, or a related role.
• Ability to build rapport quickly by phone, virtually, and in person.
• Proven comfort with outbound prospecting and developing new business relationships.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and follow-up activities.
• Experience using CRM systems, prospecting platforms, and market-intelligence tools.
• Technical curiosity and the ability to learn manufacturing technologies and applications.
• Proactive, resilient, collaborative, and customer-focused approach.
• Willing and able to work 100% onsite in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop relationships within strategically targeted manufacturing accounts.
• Research prospective accounts, develop contacts, and map buying centers to uncover new opportunities.
• Execute outbound prospecting through phone calls, emails, networking, social selling, and customer visits.
• Generate and qualify new opportunities for account managers and regional sales representatives.
• Support account-based marketing initiatives and targeted customer engagement campaigns.
• Analyze market data, UCC filings, industry reports, CRM activity, and other intelligence sources to identify opportunities and market trends.
• Collaborate with sales leadership, marketing, account managers, and product specialists to develop account-growth strategies.
• Build relationships with trade associations, economic development organizations, technical schools, and other industry groups.
• Maintain accurate prospect, account, and activity information within CRM and prospecting platforms

Skills

Outbound prospecting

CRM systems

Account management

Market research

Strong communication

Tools

CRM platforms

Prospecting tools

Market intelligence tools

Job description

Software Placement Group in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking an on-site Business Development Representative for the Minneapolis area. You will drive growth across targeted manufacturing accounts, uncover new opportunities, and generate qualified leads for the regional sales team.

You will research accounts, map buying centers, execute outbound prospecting, and collaborate with marketing and product specialists to develop growth strategies.