Manufacturing Business Development Rep: Strategic Growth

Tech Sales Jobs; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Zero-premium health benefits

Vacation (3+ weeks)

10 holidays per year

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee events and perks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morris Midwest, a division of Morris Group, Inc., seeks a proactive Business Development Representative to identify growth opportunities in targeted manufacturing accounts and expand relationships. You will research accounts, map buying centers, and perform outbound prospecting while collaborating with sales teams.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in business development or related roles, experience in manufacturing, and strong communication skills. Onsite role in MN with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in business development, sales, account management, or a related role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, machine tools, automation, or technical sales environments a plus.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport quickly over the phone and in person.
• Organized, proactive, and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable using CRM systems, prospecting platforms, and market intelligence tools.
• Technical curiosity and aptitude to learn manufacturing technologies and applications.
• Data-driven thinker with a collaborative, resilient, and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop relationships within strategically targeted manufacturing accounts.
• Conduct account research, contact development, and buying center mapping to uncover growth opportunities.
• Execute outbound prospecting activities including calls, emails, networking, and customer visits.
• Support account-based marketing initiatives and targeted customer engagement campaigns.
• Analyze market data, UCC filings, industry reports, and CRM information to identify opportunities and trends.
• Collaborate with Capital Account Managers, sales leadership, marketing, and product specialists to support account development strategies.
• Engage with trade associations, economic development organizations, technical schools, and industry groups to identify emerging opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records and activity tracking within CRM and prospecting platforms.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Organization

Self-motivation

CRM proficiency

Market research

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Prospecting platforms

Market intelligence tools

Job description

Morris Midwest, a division of Morris Group, Inc., seeks a proactive Business Development Representative to identify growth opportunities in targeted manufacturing accounts and expand relationships. You will research accounts, map buying centers, and perform outbound prospecting while collaborating with sales teams.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in business development or related roles, experience in manufacturing, and strong communication skills. Onsite role in MN with comprehensive benefits.