HB Fuller Co

Business Development Manager

HB Fuller Co$135K — $158K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field
  • 7+ years of business development or direct sales experience
  • 3+ years in automotive, adhesives, or fastener-related markets
  • Proven ability to manage a sales pipeline from prospecting to closing
  • Valid driver’s license with ability to travel up to 75%

Responsibilities

  • Identify and secure new business opportunities in assigned territory
  • Manage and grow existing customer accounts to drive revenue
  • Develop and execute territory plans to meet annual sales targets
  • Build partnerships with customers and distribution channels
  • Collaborate with technical teams to provide tailored solutions
  • Maintain accurate sales forecasts and performance tracking
  • Analyze market trends to inform sales strategy

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package and incentive programs
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • 401K contributions
  • Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description

Position Overview
The Business Development Manager drives revenue growth by developing new business and expanding existing customer relationships within targeted market segments. This role partners with internal teams and customers to deliver technical solutions aligned to business needs. The position focuses on achieving sales targets through strategic territory management, customer engagement, and market insight.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities within assigned territory

  • Manage and grow existing customer accounts to increase revenue and retention

  • Develop and execute territory plans aligned to annual sales targets

  • Build partnerships with customers and distribution channels to expand market presence

  • Collaborate with technical teams to deliver application-based solutions

  • Maintain accurate forecasts, pipelines, and sales performance tracking

  • Analyze market trends and competitive activity to inform sales strategy

  • Deliver presentations, proposals, and negotiations to stakeholders across organizations

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field

  • 7+ years of business development or direct sales experience with new business generation

  • 3+ years of experience in automotive, adhesives, or fastener-related markets

  • Demonstrated ability to manage a sales pipeline from prospecting through close

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 75%

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience selling adhesive applications or technical solutions in industrial markets

  • Background collaborating with cross-functional technical and commercial teams

  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills

  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship requirements

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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $135,000-$158,000.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

About HB Fuller Co

H.B. Fuller Company is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. Our commitment to innovation brings together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest challenges. And, our promise to our people connects them with opportunities to innovate and thrive.
Learn more about HB Fuller Co
Size
6,500 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$123.7 million
Founded
1887
5 Year Trend
+9.4%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
NASDAQ

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