Strategic BD Lead - Advanced Manufacturing & Digital Twin

CKGP/PW & Associates, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CKGP/PW & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Business Development professional to identify and win large-scale opportunities across advanced manufacturing, aerospace & defense, energy, batteries, life sciences, and consumer goods.

You will manage target accounts, engage executives early, craft compelling value propositions, and align with delivery teams to define scope, pricing, and proposals, while traveling up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in Business Development, Technical Sales, or Account Management within engineering, consulting, industrial services, or capital project environments.
• Proven track record of generating new business opportunities and winning large-scale industrial projects.
• Experience selling engineering services, consulting solutions, or capital project services to enterprise-level customers.
• Industry experience in Advanced Manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Smart Factory, Digital Twin, Industry 4.0, and Manufacturing Engineering solutions.
• Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and strategic account management skills.
• Experience developing sales pipelines, managing forecasts, and utilizing CRM platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM systems, SAP, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
• English (C1-C2).
• German language skills are considered a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new clients and major projects across advanced manufacturing, aerospace & defense, energy, batteries, life sciences, and consumer goods sectors.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of target accounts, engaging key decision-makers early in the sales cycle before formal RFP processes.
• Promote and sell the company's full portfolio of services.
• Develop compelling value propositions that clearly articulate ROI and long-term business benefits.
• Leverage the company's global delivery capabilities and technology partnerships, including Digital Twin and NVIDIA Omniverse solutions.
• Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and CRM records.
• Collaborate closely with technical and project delivery teams to define scope, pricing strategies, and winning proposals.
• Build strategic relationships with executive-level stakeholders and drive long-term account growth.

Skills

Business development

Technical sales

Strategic account management

Negotiation

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Tools

CRM systems

SAP

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

CKGP/PW & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Business Development professional to identify and win large-scale opportunities across advanced manufacturing, aerospace & defense, energy, batteries, life sciences, and consumer goods.

You will manage target accounts, engage executives early, craft compelling value propositions, and align with delivery teams to define scope, pricing, and proposals, while traveling up to 50%.