New Business Development Executive

Ascentek; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan options

Fertility coverage and mental health/"

Dental and Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid parental leave

Disability and life insurance

Supplemental Insurance

401(k) with company match

Pet Insurance

21 Paid Days Off

7 Paid Holidays

Dress For Your Day

Company phone provided

Company computer provided

Job summary

Ascentek is seeking a New Business Development Executive to drive strategic growth for designated OEM accounts. You will cultivate deep customer relationships, translate needs into opportunities, and partner with internal teams to align priorities and deliver value.

The role requires strong technical acumen, experience in complex sales, and a proven track record in closing large accounts. Travel to customer sites and industry events is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify and influence key decision makers
• Proven track record closing large, complex accounts
• Experience selling technical products to OEMs
• Experience working in multi-level, complex sales environments

Responsibilities

• Actively leads new business development and hunting within target OEM markets
• Serve as primary contact for assigned OEM accounts across all business areas
• Lead development and execution of annual business cycle activities and multi-year strategic plans
• Build deep multi-level customer relationships across marketing, engineering, procurement, operations and executives
• Understand customer equipment, applications, channels and end-user needs to influence growth strategies
• Identify and present account growth opportunities aligned with Ascentek capabilities
• Coordinate cross-functional account teams for clear priorities and timely execution
• Support solving technical challenges related to customer applications and product performance
• Track, analyze and report on account results and forward-looking projections
• Build technical and sales expertise through ongoing industry training

Skills

Key stakeholder influence

Large account management

Complex sales

Customer relationship building

Cross-functional leadership

Microsoft Office

CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities ,Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly, Full time, Mon-Fri

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
• Company phone provided
• Company computer provided

The New Business Development Executive leads strategic growth efforts for designated OEM accounts by developing deep customer relationships, understanding customer needs, and driving both annual and multi-year growth plans and pipelines. You will serve as the primary liaison between the customer and internal teams to ensure alignment on priorities, opportunities, and performance expectations. This role requires strong technical acumen, the ability to navigate complex sales environments, and a commitment to delivering value through collaboration and expertise. Rooted in Our Values, the New Business Development Executive acquires new customers and helps core customers grow while strengthening long-term partnerships built on trust, service, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively leads new business development and hunting activities within key target markets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned OEM accounts across all areas of the business.
• Attends trade shows and builds a network of prospects that will be tracked within Salesforce.com.
• Lead development and execution of annual business cycle activities and multi-year strategic plans and pipelines.
• Build deep multi-level customer relationships across marketing, engineering, procurement, operations, and executive teams
• Understand customer equipment, applications, channels, and end-user needs to influence growth strategies
• Identify and present account growth opportunities that align with customer priorities and Ascentek capabilities
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional account teams to ensure clarity of priorities and timely execution
• Provide support in solving technical challenges related to customer applications and product performance
• Establish and maintain customer pricing in alignment with company guidelines
• Assist with credit collections and financial follow up as needed
• Track, analyze, and report on account results and forward-looking projections
• Support new product development and technical collaboration efforts with internal specialists
• Build technical and sales expertise through ongoing industry, market, and product training
• Model Our Values in all customer and teammate interactions

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field

Experience and/or Training:

• Minimum 10 years of field sales experience or equivalent
• Proven record of closing large and complex accounts or programs
• Understanding of manufacturing and environments where growth is driven by new product development
• Proven success selling technical products
• Experience working within multi-level, complex sales environments

License/Certification:

• Valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to identify and influence key decision makers
• Ability to close and commercialize complex sales
• Ability to build relationships within OEM accounts
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• High level of integrity and work ethic
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Open and candid communication style
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate effectively
• Experience calling on OEMs within, outdoor power equipment, power sports, heavy duty construction/Ag/trucking, or forklift markets.
• Experience selling new products for military applications into the armed forces, DOD or other government entities.
• Background with selling batteries or lubricants in technical applications.
• Proven ability to hunt and close new businesses especially in target markets listed above.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms
• Frequent sitting, talking, hearing, and use of hands for computer work
• Occasional standing or walking
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs such as a laptop or product samples
• Close vision and ability to focus on detailed work
• Occasional travel to customer sites, events, and industry functions via car or air
• Primarily office-based with moderate noise levels and periodic visits to customer production or trade show environments

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $125,000-$150,000annually. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

• Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
• Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
• Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
• Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/ .

Ascentek is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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