Part-Time Business Development Manager

Job Description

About Us

Project Technologies & Services is a growing engineering, project management, and industrial automation firm serving manufacturing clients throughout Northeast Ohio. Our team of more than 30 engineering professionals provides project management, mechanical and electrical engineering, and industrial automation services.

We are seeking a part-time Business Development Manager to help diversify our client base, expand our market presence, and build relationships with new manufacturing organizations throughout Northeast Ohio.

Position Summary

The Business Development Manager will focus on identifying and developing relationships with prospective manufacturing clients. This role is responsible for increasing awareness of our capabilities, generating introductions and opportunities, and supporting our overall marketing and business development efforts.

This is a relationship-focused role rather than a traditional sales position. The successful candidate will help open doors and build trust with potential and existing clients while working closely with company leadership and technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective manufacturing clients throughout Northeast Ohio.
• Develop relationships with engineering managers, plant managers, maintenance managers, and operations leaders.
• Attend networking events, trade shows, industry association meetings, and manufacturing events.
• Coordinate introductory meetings between prospective clients and company leadership.
• Maintain and update a CRM system with contacts, activities, and opportunities.
• Support LinkedIn marketing efforts and company visibility initiatives.
• Assist with website, branding, and marketing strategy recommendations.
• Conduct targeted outreach campaigns by phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Gather market intelligence regarding industry trends and client needs.
• Help develop strategic account plans for target organizations.
• Represent the company professionally within the manufacturing community.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of business development experience in manufacturing, engineering, automation, industrial services, or related industries.
• Existing network within Northeast Ohio manufacturing companies.
• Experience working with engineering, maintenance, operations, or plant leadership teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-directed and comfortable working independently.
• Familiarity with industrial project work, engineering services, or automation systems is preferred.

Compensation

• Part-time position (approximately 10–20 hours per week).
• Hourly compensation based on experience, expected $50 to $75 per hour.
• Eligible for participation in the company profit-sharing bonus program.
• Flexible schedule.
• Local travel within Northeast Ohio required.