Business Development Manager I

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation. As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for selling new equipment, pursuing and developing new opportunities while enhancing relationships with existing customers. This role is crucial in driving sales growth by owning account relationships, ensuring trusted customer interactions, and serving as the site-level face of JBT Marel. You will focus on fostering long-term customer loyalty and satisfaction through continuous engagement, networking, and identifying new business opportunities. On a given day, you get to: Manage relationships with infrequent or limited potential customers to identify new opportunities. Proactively create new leads by following up with potential new customers. Continuously manage and fill the opportunity pipeline within the assigned geography. Engage and network with customers to keep them informed about new products and industry trends. Transition customers to Strategic Account Managers if their potential increases. Own the end-to-end sales process, including opportunity identification and contract negotiation. Drive account management for specific customer segments. Ensure direct sales coverage through on-site and virtual engagement. Maintain customer interactions through virtual events and seminars. Exhibit strong interpersonal skills for effective communication and relationship management. Experience /Skills A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field is typically required, or equivalent experience in business development, sales, or account management roles may be considered. Generally, 5 to 7 years of relevant experience is preferred, especially within industries related to food processing or technology. Experience in Capital Equipment sales in food industry Strong customer relationship management skills, including proficiency in CRM tools like Salesforce. Excellent ability to generate leads and identify new business opportunities. Effective management of opportunity pipelines to ensure continuous sales growth. Strong networking and engagement skills to keep customers informed and involved. Proficiency in managing the end-to-end sales process, including negotiation and contract closure. Experience in account management and strategic planning for customer segments. Ability to conduct both on-site and virtual customer interactions. High motivation and resilience in pursuing and converting new opportunities into sales. Quick understanding of market trends and customer demands, with the ability to make informed recommendations. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including negotiation, influencing, and effective communication across all levels of customer seniority. COMPENSATION RANGE: $94,000.00-$120,000.00 with at 40% Sales Incentive. Compensation is determined on experience and skill. This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities someone in this position may perform. All employees of JBT are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job responsibilities. We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects. We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth! Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan. Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative. Equal Opportunity Employment JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #LI-AR1 Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.