New Business Development Manager

Englewood Lab, Inc.; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Englewood Lab, Inc. in Totowa, NJ is looking for a New Business Development Manager. This full-time role involves supporting and driving business growth by managing customer relationships and identifying new opportunities within the cosmetics and beauty industry.

The ideal candidate has 3-6 years of relevant experience and a degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. Responsibilities include managing cross-functional projects, customer communications, and supporting strategic initiatives. A competitive salary range of $70K-$85K is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in business development, sales, account management, or customer service preferred.
• Experience within the cosmetics or beauty industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of project coordination and customer support processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of New Business Development in executing strategic initiatives.
• Manage customer communications and inquiries.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Coordinate projects with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and present proposals and recommendations.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: New Business Development Manager

Department: Global Sales

Function: New Business Development

Reports to: Director of New Business Development

The New Business Development Manager is part of the Global Sales department under the New Business Development team and reports directly to the Director of New Business Development. This position is responsible for supporting and driving new business growth by managing customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, coordinating cross‑functional activities, and supporting strategic business development initiatives.

The Manager will play a key role in expanding Englewood Lab’s customer base by working closely with prospective and existing clients, internal departments, and external partners. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and project management skills, along with the ability to independently manage opportunities from initial inquiry through project transition.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of New Business Development in executing strategic business development initiatives and customer growth opportunities.
• Manage customer communications, inquiries, follow-ups, and relationship‑building activities with prospective and existing clients.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through networking, industry research, referrals, trade shows, and customer outreach.
• Coordinate and track customer requests, sample submissions, quotations, project timelines, and pending action items.
• Work cross‑functionally with R&D, Marketing, Project Management, Operations, Customer Service, Regulatory, and other internal departments to support customer needs and project progression.
• Lead internal coordination efforts related to new customer opportunities and ensure timely follow‑up and communication.
• Prepare and present capability presentations, innovation proposals, product recommendations, and customer meeting materials.
• Support customer visits, presentations, plant tours, and onsite meetings.
• Manage trade show planning and execution, including booth coordination, lead tracking, customer meetings, and post‑show follow‑up activities.
• Monitor and maintain organized records of customer communications, lead pipelines, sample activity, and business development reports.
• Assist with forecasting potential business opportunities and provide regular updates to management regarding pipeline status and customer activities.
• Support the transition of awarded projects to Project Management and Operations teams to ensure smooth onboarding and execution.
• Represent Englewood Lab professionally at customer meetings, networking events, trade shows, and industry events.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members or associates as needed.
• Stay informed on market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and industry developments within the beauty and personal care industry.

Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Business, Marketing, Science, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in business development, sales, account management, customer service, project management, cosmetics, beauty, personal care, OTC products, or contract manufacturing industries preferred.
• Experience within cosmetics manufacturing, CDMO/CMO, skincare, or beauty industry strongly preferred.
• Strong customer relationship management and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and customer requests simultaneously.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving and follow‑up skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to prepare professional presentations and customer‑facing materials.
• Strong understanding of project coordination and customer support processes.
• Ability to travel for customer meetings, trade shows, and company events as needed.
• Self‑motivated, team‑oriented, proactive, and results‑driven.
• Interest in beauty, skincare, cosmetics, OTC products, and contract manufacturing preferred.

Compensations & Benefits

• Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000

This is a full‑time position, 5 days per week (M-F), from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Totowa, NJ.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Special Paid Leave for employees’ personal events
• Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Year‑End Gift