Business Development Representative

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Sales professional managing hybrid sales cycles in industrial settings for a premier manufacturer in custom plastic thermoforming. Focused on building customer relationships across multiple industries.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

High-impact, hybrid sales position focused on industrial environments.
Manage complex, value-driven sales cycles with full technical team support.
Build and expand customer base with a 50-year reputation behind you.
Own the entire sales process from prospecting to closing.
Proactively generate leads in corporate and industrial sectors.
Engage key decision-makers including management, engineering, and directors.
Collaborate with engineering teams to provide custom, value-centric solutions.
Manage discovery, qualification, and final contract negotiations through long sales cycles.
Independently grow regional territory with high discipline.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven success in industrial, manufacturing, or corporate sales.
Comfortable working alongside product development and engineering teams.
Self-motivated with strong outside sales "hunting" mindset.
Skilled in building relationships across diverse industries such as medical, agriculture, and motorsports.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; company vehicle provided.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Minimum 1 year experience in Business Development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base Salary: $70,000 – $80,000.
Target Earnings: $100,000 – $130,000+ OTE in year one (uncapped commissions).
Company vehicle for work travel.
Comprehensive health insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Hybrid work model based in Minneapolis area.

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentsales process managementlead generationcontract negotiationcustomer relationship management

Soft Skills

self-motivatedstrong communicationrelationship buildingcollaborationdiscipline

Certifications

valid driver’s license