Minimum of five years of manufacturing sales experience
Strong relationship-building and customer management skills
Ability to identify new business opportunities and drive account growth
Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical experience considered
Willingness to travel approximately 25-30%
Familiarity with braking systems or engineered products is a plus
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers through regular communication and on-site visits
Partner with customers to understand their needs and identify solutions that support their goals
Serve as a trusted point of contact throughout the sales process, from initial discussions through project launch
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts and targeted markets
Grow market share by developing new customer relationships and expanding existing partnerships
Monitor industry trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to support strategic growth initiatives
Collaborate with internal teams to develop proposals and support new business opportunities
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Employee events and recognition programs throughout the year
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
Full Job Description
Business Development Manager
Mequon, WI | Department: Sales | Reports to: Global Director of Sales
What We Offer:
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Employee events and recognition programs throughout the year
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
What You Will Do:
Join our team as a Business Development Manager and play a key role in building relationships, solving customer challenges, and identifying new opportunities for growth. In this position, you'll work closely with customers and internal teams to develop solutions, expand business opportunities, and help drive the continued success of Hayes Performance Systems.
How You Will Do It:
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers through regular communication and on-site visits
Partner with customers to understand their needs and identify solutions that support their goals
Serve as a trusted point of contact throughout the sales process, from initial discussions through project launch
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts and targeted markets
Grow market share by developing new customer relationships and expanding existing partnerships
Monitor industry trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to support strategic growth initiatives
Work closely with engineering, program management, and internal teams to develop proposals and support new business opportunities
Coordinate internal resources to provide quotations, technical support, and project updates
Collaborate with customer engineering and technical teams to support product specifications and performance requirements
What We Look For:
Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing sales experience
Strong relationship-building and customer management skills
Ability to identify new business opportunities and drive account growth
Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical experience considered
Willingness to travel approximately 25-30%
Bonus:
Familiarity with braking systems, mobile equipment, chassis components, or other engineered products
Experience supporting powersports, agriculture, construction, industrial, or automotive markets
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're passionate about building relationships, solving customer challenges, and helping drive business growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Hayes Performance Systems.
