(Industrial Sales) Business Development Manager

Blast It Clean; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial services firm in Chicago is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify and secure new business opportunities in the industrial sector. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise and excels in client relationship management. They will manage a pipeline of projects and collaborate across departments to drive profitable growth. This position offers a salary ranging from $80,000 to $105,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge relevant to abrasive blasting and industrial cleaning.
• Experience in industrial, municipal, and government sectors.
• Proficient in managing client relationships and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage a pipeline of high-bid projects.
• Collaborate across teams to drive growth.
• Travel to client sites and industry events.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical knowledge in abrasive blasting

Collaboration skills

Sales opportunity identification

Job description

Overview

(Industrial Sales) Business Development Manager – Chicago

We’re seeking a motivated, relationship-driven Business Development Manager to spearhead our growth in Chicago. This role focuses on identifying new sales opportunities, managing a pipeline of high-bid projects, and nurturing strong client relationships. The Industrial Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities within the industrial, municipal, and government sectors. This position aims to expand Blast It Clean’s market presence in abrasive blasting, industrial cleaning, protective coatings, and related specialty services. The role requires strong technical knowledge, client relationship management, and collaboration across estimating, operations, and leadership teams to drive profitable growth. Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities in construction, industrial, and restoration markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within industrial, municipal, and government sectors.
• Manage a pipeline of high-bid projects and nurture client relationships.
• Collaborate with estimating, operations, and leadership teams to drive profitable growth.
• Travel to client sites, job walkthroughs, and industry events as needed.

Working Conditions

• Primarily field/office with travel to client sites, job walkthroughs, and industry events.
• May require travel to multiple states depending on project and market coverage.

Compensation

$80,000 - $105,000 yearly based on experience

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge relevant to abrasive blasting, industrial cleaning, protective coatings, and related services.
• Experience in industrial, municipal, and government sectors.
• Excellent client relationship management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities in construction, industrial, and restoration markets.