Onsite BDR: CNC Machine Tools & Manufacturing Growth

KLA Industries; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries is seeking an on-site Business Development Representative in Brooklyn Park, MN to drive strategic growth across targeted manufacturing accounts. You will identify opportunities, expand relationships, and generate qualified leads for the regional sales team.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years in business development or related roles within manufacturing or technical sales, plus strong outbound prospecting, research, and CRM skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in business development, sales, or related role.
• Experience in manufacturing, CNC machine tools, automation or technical sales is desirable.
• Ability to build rapport by phone, virtual and in person.
• Proven outbound prospecting experience and new business development.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities.
• Experience with CRM and market-intelligence tools.
• Technical curiosity to learn manufacturing technologies.
• Proactive, resilient, collaborative, and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop relationships within targeted manufacturing accounts.
• Research prospective accounts, map buying centers, uncover opportunities.
• Execute outbound prospecting via calls, emails, networking, and visits.
• Generate and qualify opportunities for account managers and regional reps.
• Support ABM initiatives and targeted engagement campaigns.
• Analyze market data and industry reports for opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams on growth strategies.
• Build relationships with trade associations and industry groups.
• Maintain accurate CRM data and activity records.

Skills

Relationship building

Outbound prospecting

Account management

Market research

Organization

Communication

Tools

CRM systems

Market intelligence tools

Job description

KLA Industries is seeking an on-site Business Development Representative in Brooklyn Park, MN to drive strategic growth across targeted manufacturing accounts. You will identify opportunities, expand relationships, and generate qualified leads for the regional sales team.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years in business development or related roles within manufacturing or technical sales, plus strong outbound prospecting, research, and CRM skills.