Business Development Leader

Central States Industrial (CSI)

Business Development Leader focused on growing market share in hygienic fluid handling industries. Driving sales and building customer relationships for CSI, a leading provider of process equipment.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in equipment sales within the food and pharmaceutical industries, with a strong focus on relationship building and strategic sales management. Proficient in leveraging industry trends to drive growth and improve eCommerce initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Equipment Sales ExperienceSales ManagementProficiency in MS Office SuiteBachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology or EngineeringAbility to Travel to Customer Locations

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Hard Skills

Equipment SalesSales ManagementEstimating DesignApplication of Process EquipmentBusiness Intelligence

Soft Skills

Professional ConductStrong Work EthicRelationship BuildingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteECommerce Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseClean Driving RecordValid Passport

Industry Keywords

Hygienic IndustriesFood IndustryPharmaceutical IndustrySales StrategyCustomer Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Target Processors, resellers, and OEMs in all hygienic industries, in the assigned geography.
Generate year-over-year growth in the distributed products and service categories.
Speak into CSIs sales strategy and value proposition by identifying industry trends and shifts in target markets.
Promote CSI eCommerce usage and speak into opportunities to improve the store.
Responsible for proactive calls, prompt lead follow-up, and communication to promote CSI products and develop positive business relationships for CSI.
Adopt, maintain, and propagate a philosophy of accountability for CSI sales functions.
Provide leadership to support team members by exhibiting professional and ethical conduct as well as a strong work ethic.
Build relationships between people at CSI and people at the customer or prospect company.
Prospect under-served geographies and provide business intelligence to the Sales Manager- Texas for the purpose of supporting the long-term regional strategy.
Develop and nurture relationships with CSI support personnel to further grow awareness and revenue.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree, industrial technology or engineering emphasis, preferred
Equipment sales experience in food and/or pharmaceutical industries
Exposure to estimating design and application of process equipment
Experience with sales management
Proficiency in computer OS and MS Office Suite
Valid Driver's License
Ability to travel to customer locations
Clean driving record
Valid Passport

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellness benefits
Paid time off
Retirement planning options
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
Opportunities for internal career advancement
Company lunches, team events, and community volunteer opportunities