Business Development Manager

Location: East Coast – NY, NJ, MA, or CT Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire Base Salary: $80,000/year Incentive Bonus: Up to $50,000 based on revenue and profit performance Travel: Domestic and international travel required Language: English Position Overview A global electronics manufacturing company is seeking a Business Development Manager to develop new business opportunities across the East Coast. This position focuses primarily on market research and new customer development . The Business Development Manager will research attractive markets and prospective customers, proactively develop new accounts, generate RFQs and prototype opportunities, and ultimately secure new mass-production business. Candidates with experience in medical devices, healthcare-related products, electronics, EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services), or related manufacturing industries are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates with an engineering background involving new product, equipment, or model launches are also welcome. Key Responsibilities Conduct market research to identify attractive industries and business opportunities, including market size, CAGR, growth potential, competitive trends, and relevant economic or political factors. Identify and research prospective customers within targeted markets. Proactively identify and approach new customers through direct outreach, customer visits, networking, trade shows, and industry events. Present the company's manufacturing capabilities, facilities, and services to prospective customers. Build relationships with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and key decision-makers. Generate RFQs, prototype opportunities, and new mass-production business. Support opportunities from initial customer contact through the first production award. Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, manufacturing facilities, and other internal teams. Support quotations, proposals, presentations, and commercial negotiations. Maintain CRM records, sales pipelines, forecasts, customer visit reports, and potential customer lists. Prepare market research and business activity reports. Travel domestically and internationally as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in EMS, electronics, contract manufacturing, business development/sales, or a related field preferred. Experience in new customer acquisition or new business development strongly preferred. Experience in medical devices, healthcare-related products, electronics, or manufacturing is a strong plus. Engineering experience involving new product introduction (NPI), new equipment launches, or new model launches is a plus. Strong market research and analytical skills. Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally. Ability to participate in evening meetings around 8:00–9:00 PM approximately 1–2 times per week . Training The selected candidate will receive approximately one week of training at a manufacturing facility in Mexico after joining the company. Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $80,000/year Incentive Bonus: Up to $50,000 based on revenue and profit performance Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Insurance benefits generally become available approximately two months after the start date. #J-18808-Ljbffr