Strategic Business Development Executive - Tech Education

CRG Search; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

CRG Search is seeking a Business Development Executive to manage a mature territory and drive revenue growth across K12, technical colleges and industrial clients. You will balance account management with new business development, using a consultative, relationship-driven approach to win deals.

Collaborate with educators, administrators, and industry leaders to deliver advanced technology solutions such as automation, robotics, CNC, welding, and mechatronics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; technical aptitude required.
• 4-17+ years of business development experience, preferably in technical or industrial sectors.
• Proven ability to sell complex solutions with long sales cycles.
• Strong aptitude for technology; able to learn and articulate technical products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High energy, polished, driven, and self-motivated.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, robotics, automation, or STEM education preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing accounts while developing new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educators, administrators, and industry partners.
• Drive complex sales cycles from concept to funding approval and purchase order.
• Represent a portfolio of advanced technology solutions (automation, robotics, CNC, welding, mechatronics, etc.).
• Attend and actively participate in STEM events and tradeshows.
• Collaborate with internal technical and administrative teams for installation and support.

Skills

Account management

Consultative selling

Complex sales cycles

Communication skills

Technology aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

CRG Search is seeking a Business Development Executive to manage a mature territory and drive revenue growth across K12, technical colleges and industrial clients. You will balance account management with new business development, using a consultative, relationship-driven approach to win deals.

Collaborate with educators, administrators, and industry leaders to deliver advanced technology solutions such as automation, robotics, CNC, welding, and mechatronics.