Business Development Representative

Outside Business Development Representative – Contract Manufacturing

Winston-Salem, NC | Field-Based | Southeastern Territory

We’re partnering with a well-established industrial manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Outside Business Development Representative to drive new business growth within contract manufacturing, with a strong focus on machining and fabrication services.

This is a high-impact, field-based role for a proven hunter—someone who understands industrial manufacturing environments and enjoys building long-term customer relationships face-to-face.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prospecting and developing new business within contract manufacturing services
• Building and managing a sales pipeline across machining and fabrication customers
• Conducting on-site visits, cold outreach, and relationship-based selling
• Converting warm leads into active accounts while continuing to hunt new opportunities
• Attending client meetings, networking events, and occasional trade shows
• Collaborating closely with internal operations and estimating teams
• Tracking activity, KPIs, and pipeline progress

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of outside B2B sales or business development experience
• Background in machining, fabrication, industrial manufacturing, or contract manufacturing strongly preferred
• Proven ability to open doors and close new accounts
• Comfortable managing a multi-state territory (NC, SC, Northern VA, TN, GA)
• Self-motivated, organized, and professional in client-facing environments
• $75,000 base salary (DOE)
• Tiered commission structure tied to gross profit on new accounts
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
• Company card for client-related expenses
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and paid holidays

Why This Opportunity

• Stable, reputable industrial organization with deep manufacturing capabilities
• Strong demand and long-term growth potential
• Autonomy and ownership over a high-opportunity territory

Interested?

Apply directly or reach out to discuss whether this opportunity aligns with your background.