Strategic Manufacturing BDR – Growth & Relationships

Morris Group; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Comprehensive health benefits

3+ weeks vacation to start

Holidays (10)

Job summary

Morris Midwest, a division of Morris Group, Inc., is seeking an onsite Business Development Representative (BDR) to drive growth across targeted manufacturing accounts in the Minneapolis area. You will identify opportunities, map buying centers, and collaborate with Capital Account Managers and sales teams to generate qualified opportunities.

The ideal candidate is proactive, relationship-oriented, and familiar with manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, machine tools, automation, or technical sales environments a plus.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport quickly over the phone and in person.
• Organized, proactive, and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable using CRM systems, prospecting platforms, and market intelligence tools.
• Technical curiosity and aptitude to learn manufacturing technologies and applications.
• Data-driven thinker with a collaborative, resilient, and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop relationships within strategically targeted manufacturing accounts.
• Conduct account research, contact development, and buying center mapping to uncover growth opportunities.
• Execute outbound prospecting activities including calls, emails, networking, and customer visits.
• Support account-based marketing initiatives and targeted customer engagement campaigns.
• Analyze market data, industry reports, and CRM information to identify opportunities and trends.
• Collaborate with Capital Account Managers, sales leadership, marketing, and product specialists to support account development strategies.
• Engage with trade associations, economic development organizations, technical schools, and industry groups to identify emerging opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records and activity tracking within CRM and prospecting platforms.

Skills

BDR experience

Bachelor's degree

Manufacturing exposure

Analytical skills

Phone & in-person rapport

Organized & proactive

CRM proficiency

Technical curiosity

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Prospecting platforms

Market intelligence tools

Job description

Morris Midwest, a division of Morris Group, Inc., is seeking an onsite Business Development Representative (BDR) to drive growth across targeted manufacturing accounts in the Minneapolis area. You will identify opportunities, map buying centers, and collaborate with Capital Account Managers and sales teams to generate qualified opportunities.

The ideal candidate is proactive, relationship-oriented, and familiar with manufacturing technologies.