The Business Development Manager is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive sales strategy to expand John Cranes market share within the North American polymer industry. This role focuses on driving profitable growth in filtration solutions by identifying new revenue opportunities deepening relationships with existing customers and supporting the broader Sales & Aftermarket teams.
- Serve as the regional subject matter expert for polymer filtration within the defined market segment.
- Act as the first decision point for bid/nobid evaluations within the region and market segment.
- Develop a regional polymer filtration sales plan aligned with the regional budget and global filtration strategy.
- Execute the sales plan to exceed revenue targets across both existing and new customer accounts.
- Manage designated accounts or projects outside the region when assigned.
- Serve as the primary point of contact within the Sales & Aftermarket organization for polymer filtration business development activities.
- Conduct joint customer visits with sales representatives to support polymer and marine fuel filtration opportunities.
- Perform other responsibilities as required to support business needs.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or a related field preferred; High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 5 years in customerfacing roles with a proven ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
- Experience with highvalue tendering and negotiating complex technical sales is an advantage.
- Wellestablished network within the polymer industry or the ability to quickly develop and maintain one.
- Knowledge of polymer filtration applications preferred; familiarity with the broader process fluid filtration market is a plus.
- Strong commercial and technical acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrated success in new customer development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong influencing and collaboration capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP is beneficial.
- Experience working within a diverse global organization is an advantage.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
The Business Development Manager is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive sales strategy to expand John Cranes market share within the North American polymer industry. This role focuses on driving profitable growth in filtration solutions by identifying new revenue opportunities d...
The Business Development Manager is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive sales strategy to expand John Cranes market share within the North American polymer industry. This role focuses on driving profitable growth in filtration solutions by identifying new revenue opportunities deepening relationships with existing customers and supporting the broader Sales & Aftermarket teams.
- Serve as the regional subject matter expert for polymer filtration within the defined market segment.
- Act as the first decision point for bid/nobid evaluations within the region and market segment.
- Develop a regional polymer filtration sales plan aligned with the regional budget and global filtration strategy.
- Execute the sales plan to exceed revenue targets across both existing and new customer accounts.
- Manage designated accounts or projects outside the region when assigned.
- Serve as the primary point of contact within the Sales & Aftermarket organization for polymer filtration business development activities.
- Conduct joint customer visits with sales representatives to support polymer and marine fuel filtration opportunities.
- Perform other responsibilities as required to support business needs.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or a related field preferred; High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 5 years in customerfacing roles with a proven ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
- Experience with highvalue tendering and negotiating complex technical sales is an advantage.
- Wellestablished network within the polymer industry or the ability to quickly develop and maintain one.
- Knowledge of polymer filtration applications preferred; familiarity with the broader process fluid filtration market is a plus.
- Strong commercial and technical acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrated success in new customer development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong influencing and collaboration capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP is beneficial.
- Experience working within a diverse global organization is an advantage.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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