Senior Business Development Executive (Technical Manufacturing Sales req.)

twiceasnice Recruiting; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

twiceasnice Recruiting client in Hayward, CA is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to drive top-of-funnel growth in technical manufacturing sales. This high-visibility role focuses on prospecting new manufacturing customers, qualifying inbound leads, and re-engaging dormant CRM opportunities.

You will build relationships with engineering, purchasing, and supply chain professionals and create a strong pipeline for the outside sales team, with limited travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of B2B business development, inside sales, or lead generation.
• Experience selling industrial or engineered products into manufacturing environments.
• Hunter mentality with proven outbound prospecting experience.
• Experience calling on engineering, purchasing, sourcing, or manufacturing decision-makers.
• Proficiency with CRM software, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Microsoft Office.
• Must be willing and able to work onsite during training (3-6 months).

Responsibilities

• Prospect new manufacturing customers through phone, email, LinkedIn, and account research.
• Qualify inbound leads from marketing, trade shows, and website inquiries.
• Re-engage inactive CRM leads and uncover new opportunities.
• Build relationships with engineering, purchasing, sourcing, and supply chain professionals.
• Research target accounts across North America.
• Prepare qualified opportunities for handoff to the outside sales team.
• Maintain CRM activity and pipeline documentation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Technical teams.
• Meet or exceed lead generation and pipeline goals.

Skills

Hunter mentality

CRM proficiency

Prospecting

Tools

CRM software

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Business Development Executive (Technical Manufacturing Sales req.)

Location: Hayward, CA; Fully Onsite During Training
Salary: $150,000 Base + Uncapped Commission (Typical 1st Year Additional Earnings: $20K-$50K+)
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Hours: Mon-Fri; 40 hrs./Flexible
Travel: 5-10% (Trade Shows & Customer Visits)
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401k w/match, Holidays, PTO, Sick

Senior Business Development Executive (Technical Manufacturing Sales req.) Description

Our client, a growing manufacturer of specialty adhesive materials, is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to join its team in Hayward, California. This role is focused on driving top-of-funnel growth by prospecting new manufacturing customers, qualifying inbound leads, and re-engaging dormant CRM opportunities. This is an ideal opportunity for a true hunter who enjoys opening doors, building relationships with engineering, purchasing, and supply chain professionals, and creating a strong pipeline for the outside sales team—without the extensive travel typically associated with outside sales. Working closely with the Engineering and Sales teams, you’ll identify customer needs, qualify opportunities, and transition them for technical development and closing. If you’re an industrial B2B sales professional looking for a highly autonomous role with strong earning potential, meaningful collaboration, and an excellent work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

Senior Business Development Executive (Technical Manufacturing Sales req.) Responsibilities

• Prospect new manufacturing customers through phone, email, LinkedIn, and account research
• Qualify inbound leads from marketing, trade shows, and website inquiries
• Re-engage inactive CRM leads and uncover new opportunities
• Build relationships with engineering, purchasing, sourcing, and supply chain professionals
• Research target accounts across North America
• Prepare qualified opportunities for handoff to the outside sales team
• Maintain CRM activity and pipeline documentation
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Technical teams
• Meet or exceed lead generation and pipeline goals

Senior Business Development Executive (Technical Manufacturing Sales req.) Qualifications

• 2+ years of B2B business development, inside sales, or lead generation experience required
• Experience selling industrial, technical, or engineered products into manufacturing environments required
• Hunter mentality with proven outbound prospecting experience required
• Experience calling on engineering, purchasing, sourcing, or manufacturing decision-makers preferred
• Proficiency with CRM software, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Microsoft Office required
• Must be willing and able to work onsite during training [3-6 months]