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David Careers

Business Development Manager

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bemanaCedar Rapids (IA)
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsIndustrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$185 K

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About the role

Bemana is hiring a Business Development Manager to join a global manufacturer of high-performance thermoset composite laminates that enable mission-critical performance across energy, industrial, and electronics markets. The Business Development Manager for Power Generation is a hunter-focused role responsible for driving new business growth within OEM, manufacturing, and industrial markets. This position builds new customer relationships, develops qualified sales opportunities, and delivers value through a consultative, solution-oriented approach. The ideal candidate is commercially driven, technically curious, and skilled at identifying customer needs and creating opportunities. Position Offers: Up to $185K base salary + variable incentive program. If your target pay is higher, we still encourage you to apply—we could request adjustments based on experience and market conditions Full benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO) Flexible work environment, remote when not visiting customers.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive new business growth within the Power Generation market
  • Develop relationships with target OEM, manufacturing, and industrial accounts
  • Identify, qualify, and manage a strong pipeline of new sales opportunities
  • Influence customer specifications and material selection early in the sales cycle
  • Collaborate with technical and commercial teams to deliver tailored solutions
  • Maintain account plans, CRM activity, and market intelligence
  • Represent the company at industry events and customer meetings
  • Lead with a consultative, value-driven sales approach to uncover customer needs and create opportunities
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of technical sales or business development experience in industrial manufacturing, materials, or engineered products
  • Experience selling to OEMs, manufacturers, or customers in power generation, motors, or energy-related markets
  • Proven success developing new business, generating leads, and growing revenue through outbound sales efforts
  • Ability to engage with engineering, operations, and procurement stakeholders throughout complex sales cycles
  • Strong account management, pipeline development, and CRM experience
  • Willingness to travel up to 60% domestically
  • Experience with composite materials, electrical insulation products, or industrial components (preferred)
  • Familiarity with power generation, electric motors, rotating equipment, or high-voltage applications (preferred)
  • Knowledge of technical manufacturing, fabrication, or specification-driven sales environments (preferred)
Application Process: If your experience matches the description above, submit your resume, and one of our recruiters will be in touch to tell you more about the position and learn more about your experience and aspirations. If your experience does not match this job description, we still encourage you to reach out to one of our recruiters, so we can learn about your professional aspirations for future job openings. About BemanaBemana provides recruiting services to the nation’s equipment and industrial sectors. Our clients and candidates value us for our specialized recruiting expertise, vast knowledge of the equipment and industrial job market, and ability to solve their most challenging employment needs. We have successfully recruited thousands of top-level professionals filling a wide range of management, sales, engineering, and technical positions across the nation.
Referral Program: Bemana offers a $500 reward for referrals that lead to a hire. So, if this job or location is not for you, but you know someone that might be interested, send them this link and we’ll send you a check if they get hired. Terms & conditions apply.

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