Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (Americas)

The Business Development Manager is responsible for establishing sales targets to meet company objectives and developing strategic sales plans based on company goals that will promote sales growth and customer satisfaction for the organization.

This role will work directly with Sales and Marketing, as well as coordinate marketing strategies with the business development plans to generate better leads and promote products and services. In addition, the Business Development Manager will work closely with the Product-Management and Innovation department to analyze and test business potentials and new products to identify new segments for profitable growth.

The direct reporting line is to the General Manager for the US-business with an indirect reporting line to the Global CEO Sales, Marketing and Business Development.

This opportunity is located in Charlotte, NC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business and/or Marketing
• 5+ years’ experience in new business development and marketing in a B2B environment, preferably in composite materials for aerospace, wind, automotive, and shipbuilding industries.
• Sharp negotiation and networking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Initiative and good decision-making skills.
• Highly self-motivated and self-disciplined with ability to work effectively with little or no supervision.
• Experience in managing a complete sales cycle from cold calling to closing business and future account management.