Business Development Manager
GWS Tool Group · Nashville, TN · Yesterday
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
Duties/Responsibilities
- Develop and execute growth strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets
- Identify target accounts and develop account penetration strategies to increase wallet share and strategic positioning
- Assist sales teams with opportunity qualification, application assessments, and strategic account development
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and engineering teams to develop customer focused solutions
- Serve as the technical authority for assigned products, materials, and target applications
- Define product strategy, positioning, and roadmap aligned with company and market objectives
- Track and report key performance indicators including revenue growth, new customer acquisition, quoting activity, pipeline development, product adoption, and profitability improvements
- Support the development and launch of new products, including end mills, drills, reamers, burrs, routers, and specialty round tools
- Deliver technical training and knowledge transfer to customers and internal teams
- Participate in industry trade shows, technical conferences, customer events, and professional organizations to increase market visibility and generate new opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as mechanical or manufacturing engineering
- Proven experience (5 years) in manufacturing
- Advanced application knowledge and experience in metal cutting
- Analytical and problem-solving skills of basic manufacturing processes
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
Qualifications
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds at a time
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to drive or fly to all facilities