Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager Corporate Position | Location: Phoenix/Tucson, Arizona (Travel throughout Arizona and surrounding regions as needed) Pay Range: $90,000+ based on experience. Position Summary The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for driving strategic growth by identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities while expanding relationships with existing customers. This role works closely with executive leadership, operations, engineering, estimating, and customer service to develop long-term partnerships and increase revenue across aerospace, defense, medical and commercial manufacturing markets. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated sales professional with experience selling technical manufacturing or industrial services and possesses a strong understanding of metal finishing processes and supply chains. Key Responsibilities Develop annual sales plans to meet or exceed revenue and profitability goals. Identify new OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and government contractors. Generate qualified leads through networking, industry events, referrals, and cold outreach. Conduct customer visits, facility tours, and technical presentations. Prepare RFQs, quotations, pricing proposals, and contract negotiations. Coordinate with estimating and production teams to ensure customer requirements are accurately communicated. Maintain accurate sales forecasts and opportunity pipelines Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements. Represent our company at trade shows, conferences, and industry association events. Develop strategic account plans for key customers. Assist with annual sales budgets and forecasting. Ensure customer satisfaction by resolving issues and maintaining ongoing communication. Support new product introductions and new process capabilities. Work closely with Operations, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to develop a thorough understanding of our capabilities, capacity, scheduling constraints Participate in regular production and scheduling meetings to stay informed of current capacity, bottlenecks, and upcoming availability that may impact new business opportunities. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years of Business Development or Technical Sales experience. Experience selling manufacturing services, industrial coatings, or metal finishing. Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Strong organizational and project management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365. Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 30-50%. Preferred Aerospace industry experience. Knowledge of NADCAP and AS9100 requirements. Familiarity with military specifications (MIL-SPEC), ASTM, AMS, and customer specifications. Existing relationships within aerospace, defense, manufacturing industries. Experience with government contracting. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance 401(k) Paid time off (PTO) About Us At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact. Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help. #J-18808-Ljbffr