Business Development Manager

Cogent AnalyticsCarmel, Indiana, PennsylvaniaOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 2 weeks ago

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About this role

Key Responsibilities

- Market Expansion : Identify , target, and secure new business opportunities across diverse industrial manufacturing sectors

- Pipeline Management : Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, managing the entire sales cycle from prospecting to contract closing

- Technical Consultation : Collaborate with clients’ plant managers, quality control teams, and engineers to align our product and service specifications with their production needs

- Contract Negotiation : Standardize, structure, and negotiate agreements, pricing models, and logistics frameworks to maximize profitability

- Relationship Management : Nurture long-term partnerships with existing accounts to ensure customer retention and identify upselling opportunities

- Market Intelligence : Track industry trends, competitor activities, and raw material pricing to help guide our market strategy

Qualifications

- Experience : Minimum of 3 + years of successful B2B technical sales or business development experience, specifically within industrial minerals, aggregates, mining, or heavy chemical manufacturing

- Education: Formal education in Business or Fi nance , or a related technical/commercial field . Equivalent experience will also be considered in lieu of formal education

- Skills: Proven track record of negotiating commercial contracts and managing sales cycles

- Knowledge of horticulture industry and te chnical education preferred

- Tools: Proficiency with modern CRM platforms and data-driven pipeline tracking

- Attributes: Strong communication , presentation, and relationship-building skills; self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset