Manufacturing Growth Architect – BDM

Hayes Performance Systems; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee events and recognition

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Hayes Performance Systems, a global manufacturer of high-performance braking, suspension, and precision-engineered components, is seeking a Business Development Manager in Mequon, WI. You will build strong customer relationships, identify growth opportunities, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.

The role involves traveling to customer sites (about 25-30%) and working closely with engineering and program management to develop proposals, support quotations, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing sales experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical experience considered.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25-30%.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers through regular communication and on-site visits.
• Partner with customers to understand their needs and identify solutions that support their goals.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact throughout the sales process, from initial discussions through project launch.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts and targeted markets.
• Grow market share by developing new customer relationships and expanding existing partnerships.
• Monitor industry trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Coordinate internal resources to provide quotations, technical support, and project updates.
• Collaborate with customer engineering and technical teams to support product specifications and performance requirements.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer management

Business development

Communication

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Hayes Performance Systems, a global manufacturer of high-performance braking, suspension, and precision-engineered components, is seeking a Business Development Manager in Mequon, WI. You will build strong customer relationships, identify growth opportunities, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.

The role involves traveling to customer sites (about 25-30%) and working closely with engineering and program management to develop proposals, support quotations, and