Technical Business Development Manager

Technical Business Development Manager – Precision Components (Midwest Territory)
Are you a hunter with a strong technical sales background in manufacturing? Do you enjoy working directly with engineers, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and winning new business in highly technical markets?
We're partnering with a well-established U.S. precision manufacturer that has built a reputation for producing high-tolerance metal components for demanding industries including industrial automation, instrumentation, hydraulics, semiconductor equipment, and other precision-driven applications.
This is a remote, field-based role covering the Midwest Region, reporting directly to the President and playing a key role in driving the company's next phase of growth.
What You'll Do:
✅ Develop and execute a strategic new business development plan
✅ Prospect, identify, and close new manufacturing customers
✅ Build relationships with engineering, procurement, and operations leaders
✅ Review technical drawings and specifications to determine manufacturability
✅ Collaborate with engineering and production teams on customer solutions
✅ Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through close
✅ Represent the company at customer sites, industry events, and trade shows
What We're Looking For:
✔ 5+ years of outside sales experience in manufacturing, industrial, or engineered products
✔ Experience selling into technical or engineering-driven environments
✔ Familiarity with precision machining, Swiss CNC machining, or metal component manufacturing
✔ Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
✔ Proven track record of developing new business and growing revenue
✔ Strong consultative selling skills and ability to navigate complex sales cycles
✔ Self-starter who thrives in a highly autonomous environment
Why Consider This Opportunity?
• Remote, field-based position
• High visibility role reporting directly to executive leadership
• Strong technical manufacturing platform with significant growth potential
• Opportunity to help build and shape the commercial organization
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, incentive plan, and benefits
If you're interested in learning more, please contact Amy Rodkin at Amy@mznmanagement.com or apply directly through LinkedIn.
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