Surface Finishing BD Manager – Minneapolis Area

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in surface finishing, electroplating, and chemical processing markets, combining strategic development with technical sales expertise.

You will build key customer relationships, identify new opportunities, support product qualifications, provide technical sales support, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to hit revenue targets. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field, OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, technical sales, product management, surface finishing, electroplating, chemical processing, or related markets.
• Demonstrated success in business development, sales growth, and customer relationship management.
• Strong technical knowledge of surface finishing, plating processes, chemical technologies, and related applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, CRM systems, and other business management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business plans to grow sales, profitability, and market share within assigned product lines and market segments.
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities through customer engagement, market analysis, and strategic relationship management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, applicators, industry partners, and decision makers while achieving customer approvals and qualifications for company products and technologies.
• Gather and communicate market intelligence, competitive insights, and emerging technology trends to support business strategy and new product development initiatives.
• Achieve sales, margin, and profitability objectives through account management, forecasting, product promotion, and strategic sales execution.

Job description

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in surface finishing, electroplating, and chemical processing markets, combining strategic development with technical sales expertise.

You will build key customer relationships, identify new opportunities, support product qualifications, provide technical sales support, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to hit revenue targets. Travel up to 50% is required.