About the job Business Development Manager
Key ResponsibilitiesExisting Account Growth- Develop and expand business relationships with key strategic customers including:
- Cisco
- Vertiv
- Zebra Technologies
- Emerson
- Identify and secure new programs, product lines, and business units within existing accounts.
- Build strong relationships with engineering, sourcing, supply chain, operations, and executive stakeholders.
- Lead customer visits, technical discussions, business reviews, and commercial negotiations.
- Coordinate closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure successful project execution.
New Business Development- Identify and pursue new opportunities within:
- Data Center Infrastructure
- Liquid Cooling Solutions
- AI Server Ecosystem
- Industrial Automation
- Robotics
- Medical & Healthcare Equipment
- Energy & Power Infrastructure
- Develop relationships with OEMs, contract manufacturers, system integrators, and Tier-1 suppliers.
- Generate and manage a healthy sales pipeline from prospecting through contract award.
- Attend industry trade shows, conferences, and customer events to develop new business opportunities.
Account & Project Management- Serve as the primary customer interface throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate RFQs, quotations, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
- Manage customer expectations and drive successful product launches.
- Monitor project milestones, customer satisfaction, and business performance metrics.
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 5+ years of Business Development, Sales, Account Management, or Program Management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Experience working with OEM customers, EMS providers, or industrial technology companies.
- Proven track record of growing strategic accounts and winning new business.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, metal components, thermal management products, precision machining, or electromechanical assemblies.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to travel throughout North America as required.
Preferred- Experience supporting customers such as Cisco, Vertiv, Zebra Technologies, Emerson, Dell, HPE, Supermicro, Nvidia ecosystem partners, Tesla, or similar organizations.
- Knowledge of Data Center, Liquid Cooling, AI Server, Industrial Automation, or Robotics industries.
- Experience working with global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Mexico, Vietnam, or China.
- Engineering background or technical sales experience.
Key Competencies- Strategic Account Management
- New Business Development
- Executive Relationship Building
- Program & Project Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Manufacturing & Supply Chain Knowledge
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Customer-Centric Mindset
What Success Looks Like- Expand revenue within existing strategic accounts.
- Secure new programs and business units from Fortune 500 customers.
- Develop new customer relationships in high-growth sectors such as AI infrastructure, liquid cooling, robotics, and medical devices.
- Become a trusted advisor to customers and a key contributor to ETI's North American growth strategy.
Target Customers: Cisco, Vertiv, Zebra Technologies, Emerson, Data Center OEMs, AI Server Ecosystem Companies, Robotics Manufacturers, Medical Device Companies, and other Fortune 1000 Industrial Technology Organizations.