Strategic BizDev Lead — Industrial & High-Tech

BTS5; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BTS5 is seeking a Manager of Business Development to drive strategic growth across multiple markets including construction equipment, high-tech, heavy truck, and mining components. You will expand customer relationships, negotiate agreements, and partner with executives to position BTS5 as a preferred supplier to OEMs and industrial customers.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading BD and sales growth efforts, and expanding market presence through strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Proven track record in business development, sales, or commercial leadership within manufacturing or industrial industries.
• Experience developing strategic customer relationships and driving revenue growth.
• Knowledge of foundries, castings, machining operations, and industrial supply chains.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic BD plans to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within forklift, industrial equipment, construction, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors.
• Build relationships with OEMs, aftermarket and key industry decision-makers.
• Lead prospecting, customer acquisition, proposal development, customer agreement development, contract negotiations, and account expansion activities.
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to develop customer-specific machining solutions.
• Drive sales growth for precision-machined components and fabricated parts.
• Identify opportunities to expand machining services into new industries and market segments.
• Assist customers with product development, manufacturing feasibility, and sourcing strategies.
• Expand presence within high-tech OEM and aftermarket markets, including automation and intelligent systems.
• Develop strategic relationships with technology manufacturers, system integrators and service providers.
• Create and implement programs that drive sales of technology solutions and lifecycle services.
• Lead the development, negotiation, execution, and renewal of customer agreements.

Skills

Business acumen

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

CRM systems

MS Office

Foundry operations

Machining processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

BTS5 is seeking a Manager of Business Development to drive strategic growth across multiple markets including construction equipment, high-tech, heavy truck, and mining components. You will expand customer relationships, negotiate agreements, and partner with executives to position BTS5 as a preferred supplier to OEMs and industrial customers.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading BD and sales growth efforts, and expanding market presence through strategic