Director of Business Development

Our client is a privately held U.S. manufacturer with 80+ years of history and a strong reputation built on repeat business and long-standing customer relationships. They specialize in precision metal stampings and custom power distribution components used in critical industrial applications, offering the stability of an established organization with the agility of a lean, relationship-driven culture.

This is a Business Development Leader role focused on driving new revenue growth across the Midwest by building relationships with manufacturing customers and leading consultative sales conversations with engineers and procurement teams. You’ll own territory expansion, convert early opportunities into long-term programs, and partner closely with leadership — serving as a key commercial voice in the company’s next phase of growth.

• Strong base + commission structure
• Full benefits package + 401(k)
• Top-tier, clean manufacturing facility
• Greenfield growth opportunity with significant untapped territory potential
• High visibility and impact with direct access to executive leadership
• Stable yet entrepreneurial environment with a collaborative, family-oriented culture

Candidates must reside within the Greater Chicago area or nearby markets (e.g., Kenosha, Racine, Rockford, southern Milwaukee) and be able to travel to the North Shore office 1–2 days per week.

• 5–10 years of B2B sales experience + success generating net-new business
• Metal stamping, machining, plating, or machine tool experience
• Experience selling into industrial or manufacturing environments
• Technical or engineering background preferred
• Ability to operate independently through long, complex sales cycles
• Technical aptitude and comfort engaging engineers and operations leaders