Business Development Representative
Steelhead Technologies · Maple Plain, MN · 2 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Steelhead Technologies is on a mission to build the ERP that powers manufacturing. Our cloud-based platform is purpose-built for job shops — the powder coaters, platers, anodizers, heat treaters, and fabricators at the heartbeat of manufacturing. We give shops real-time visibility into their operations, eliminate paper-based inefficiencies, and bring AI to the shop floor through features like automated order entry and intelligent reporting. Our vision is simple: move manufacturing forward. Everything we build is in service of our north star — shops using Steelhead. Our Values Customer Obsession - Create dream outcomes for customers. Relentless Curiosity - Understand from first principles. Integrity - Everything we do is built on trust. Ownership - Success is not an accident Conviction - Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right. About The Role As a BDR, you’ll be the first point of contact with prospective customers. You’ll run high-volume outreach (calls, emails, social), qualify prospects, and book meetings that move deals forward. This isn’t just another entry-level sales role — you’ll gain exposure to the full spectrum of business operations and open doors to accelerated career growth. What You'll Do Prospect and engage job shop manufacturers through outbound calls, emails, and social channelsQualify leads and set meetings for the sales teamBuild relationships through consistent, value-driven follow-upRun discovery calls to uncover prospect pain pointsKeep CRM records clean and accurateHit and exceed weekly and monthly outreach goals How You’ll Grow Learn the ins and outs of manufacturing technology, business acumen, and ERP systemsDevelop core sales skills that set you up for success as an Account Executive or future leaderGet hands-on coaching and mentorship from sales leadershipPlay a key role in shaping our outbound strategy as we scale What We Are Looking For 0–2 years of experience in sales or business development (SaaS or manufacturing a plus)Comfortable running outreach, live calls, and discovery conversationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsResilient, motivated, and comfortable working in a high-activity environmentStrong cold calling mindset — not afraid to pick up the phoneExperience with CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.) preferred What We Offer Competitive base salary + uncapped commission potentialEquity Appreciation Rights — share in the growth you help driveBenefits package and professional development opportunitiesA dynamic, collaborative, and supportive cultureClear career paths into AE or leadership roles