Electronics Manufacturing Business Development Lead

Cogentanalytics; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogentanalytics in Asheville, NC, seeks a Sales Manager to drive business development, cultivate customer relationships, and manage a multi-million-dollar book of business. The role blends technical knowledge with consultative selling to deliver tailored process solutions across industries.

The SM identifies new opportunities, manages a sales pipeline from prospecting through close, and collaborates with internal teams to ensure profitability and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial, distributor and manufacturing sales or technical account management.
• Strong knowledge of industrial process equipment and ability to develop technical expertise.
• Demonstrated success in business development, customer relationship management and revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, research, and identify new customer opportunities; plan strategies to integrate leads into the business development plan.
• Conduct market research to understand industry trends, competitor activity, and client needs.
• Maximize penetration of existing accounts by introducing additional products and solutions, including upgrades.
• Develop and execute a business plan and pipeline to track progress toward revenue goals and prepare forecasts.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and product teams to align efforts with company goals.
• Track personal sales activity and results against targets.

Skills

Industrial sales

CRM proficiency

Negotiation

Client relationships

Market research

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Cogentanalytics in Asheville, NC, seeks a Sales Manager to drive business development, cultivate customer relationships, and manage a multi-million-dollar book of business. The role blends technical knowledge with consultative selling to deliver tailored process solutions across industries.

The SM identifies new opportunities, manages a sales pipeline from prospecting through close, and collaborates with internal teams to ensure profitability and growth.