Hunter Business Development Manager — Steel Processing & Distribution

Aspire Talent Solutions; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is helping a client in the steel processing and distribution industry find a driven Business Development Manager in the Lordstown, Ohio area. You will hunt for new business, build relationships with key decision-makers, and win profitable accounts while expanding the customer base.

The ideal candidate thrives on competition, understands steel market dynamics, and can navigate pricing and contracts. Travel to develop new business and maintain relationships is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven success in new business development and opening new accounts.
• Experience in steel industry or related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Established network and ability to engage senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Hunt for new business and penetrate new accounts.
• Open doors with purchasing managers and operations executives.
• Capture market share by differentiating service and value.
• Drive profitable growth and expand customer base.
• Own the sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Understand customer needs and tailor solutions.
• Negotiate favorable contracts while protecting profitability.
• Stay ahead of market trends and competitive activity.
• Collaborate with internal teams to fulfill commitments.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline and accurate forecasts.

Skills

New business development

Steel industry knowledge

Relationship building

Negotiation

Sales funnel management

Presentation skills

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions is helping a client in the steel processing and distribution industry find a driven Business Development Manager in the Lordstown, Ohio area. You will hunt for new business, build relationships with key decision-makers, and win profitable accounts while expanding the customer base.

The ideal candidate thrives on competition, understands steel market dynamics, and can navigate pricing and contracts. Travel to develop new business and maintain relationships is expected.