Business Development Manager (Industrial)

The role

The Business Development Manager will grow margin, volume, and revenue of the Industrial business segment. This is done by acquiring new customers in an uncharted geography and managing a new business pipeline.

What you will do

• Prospect and generate a sustainable customer base from scratch
• Meet expected new business objectives including margin growth
• Assemble and execute an annual business plan with the Sales Manager
• Work with Sales Manager to maximize margins of new projects
• Identify new target accounts and manufactured products with the sales team
• Build relationships with key decision makers at target accounts
• Utilize Salesforce and Business Intelligence reports
• Maintain a sales funnel within Salesforce
• Work with internal stakeholders to drive project completion
• Communicate with Hydrite departments to ensure project success

Required qualifications

• Must reside in Northwestern SC, Eastern TN, Western NC
• Must be comfortable with frequent overnight travel
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Must be proficient at identifying logical targets and driving opportunities to closure
• Ability to develop trust and rapport with external and internal customers
• Must possess people skills such as personnel evaluation and presentations
• Ability to gather information and make decisions in a timely manner
• Possess mechanical aptitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other job related software
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record
• Must have the ability to pass all pre-employment testing including background, MVR, and drug screening

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university (e.g. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field
• Urgent recognition of new business trends and opportunities
• Strong desire to succeed

Benefits

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
• Front Loaded Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date
• 401k and profit sharing
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Legal services insurance
• Scholarship awards for children of employees
• Summer picnic
• Community giving events

Before you apply

• Must pass all pre-employment testing including background, MVR, and drug screening

About the company

Hydrite is a family driven and financially strong company where people matter. They are looking for problem-solvers to join their growing team.