Business Development Manager

$140k - $160k

Rise Technical

Business Development Manager – Food & Beverage

$140,000 - $160,000 + (OTE $200K - $225K) + Company Vehicle + Training + Career Progression + 401(k) + Healthcare + Excellent Company Benefits

Chicago,Illinois - Remote / National Territory

Are you a Business Development Manager or Technical Sales professional with experience selling automation or capital equipment into the Food & Beverage industry looking to take ownership of a national market?

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-level position with significant autonomy, excellent earning potential, and the chance to develop major accounts while progressing into more senior commercial leadership positions.

The company is a highly successful global organization continuing to expand across the US. They have an excellent reputation for developing their employees and providing long-term opportunities for ambitious sales professionals.

In this role, you will develop business across a national territory, building relationships with major manufacturers, engineering partners, and equipment providers. You will identify new opportunities, grow strategic accounts, and use your technical and commercial experience to develop solutions for complex manufacturing applications.

This would suit an experienced Business Development or Technical Sales professional with a strong understanding of Food & Beverage manufacturing looking for greater responsibility, national account exposure, and long-term career progression.

The Role:

Develop and grow business across a national territory.
Identify and develop high-value sales opportunities.
Work on technically complex automation and equipment projects.
National travel approximately 40%.

The Candidate:

Business Development / Technical Sales experience.
Food & Beverage manufacturing background.
Automation, process equipment, or capital equipment experience.

Keywords:

Business Development Manager, Business Development, Technical Sales Manager, Technical Sales, Sales Engineer, National Sales Manager, National Account Manager, Strategic Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Food and Beverage, Food Manufacturing, Beverage Manufacturing, Process Automation, Industrial Automation, Process Equipment, Capital Equipment, Manufacturing Equipment, Automation, PLC, Controls, OEM, System Integrator, Machine Builder, B2B Sales, Solution Sales, Account Development, New Business Development

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