Business Development Manager Location: Hayward CA- Hybrid Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Salary: 120k-150k + Commission Travel: Approximately 20–40%
About the Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business growth within technical B2B manufacturing markets. This is a hands-on role focused on developing new customer relationships, expanding existing accounts, and identifying new market opportunities across multiple industrial sectors. Working closely with executive leadership and the marketing team, you'll play a key role in growing revenue, developing strategic partnerships, and building a strong sales pipeline.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute business development strategies to drive revenue growth.
Prospect, qualify, and close new business opportunities.
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of target accounts.
Grow existing customer relationships while identifying cross-selling opportunities.
Develop distributor, reseller, and strategic partner relationships.
Conduct customer meetings, presentations, trade shows, and discovery sessions.
Partner with Marketing on lead generation campaigns and customer outreach.
Maintain CRM activity, sales forecasting, and pipeline reporting.
Stay informed on market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity.
Qualifications
7+ years of B2B sales or business development experience.
Proven success developing new business and growing strategic accounts.
Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Experience using CRM systems and managing a sales pipeline.
Ability to understand technical products and manufacturing processes.
Willingness to travel approximately 20–40%.
Preferred Experience Experience within one or more of the following industries is highly desirable:
Industrial Manufacturing
Semiconductor Equipment
Precision Manufacturing
Aerospace
Vacuum Technology
Scientific Instrumentation
Industrial Services
Technical B2B Sales
Why Join?
Remote direct hire opportunity
Competitive base salary plus commission
Opportunity to help drive company growth
High visibility with executive leadership
Ability to build long-term customer relationships
Future growth opportunities as the organization expands
Must-Haves
7+ years of B2B sales or business development experience
Experience selling technical or manufactured products
Proven hunter mentality with new business development success
Strong consultative sales skills
CRM experience
Ability to travel 20–40%
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hayward, CA
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary
$150,000–$170,000 Per Year
Company Size
100 to 499 employees
Year Founded
1982
Website
https://www.cpijobs.com/
Benefits
401K, Life Insurance
About Company
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is a global, service disabled veteran owned workforce solutions company, which specializes in finding engineering and IT employment opportunities for both civilians and military veterans. With more than 37 years of industry experience, CPI is proud to represent the most inclusive, innovative and reputable Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies in the United States and select foreign countries. CPI has received multiple awards for our exceptional service to military veterans, including several from the 101 Best and Brightest Place to Work for Committee, Local, Elite and National 2015 - 2018. CPI was also honored to receive the prestigious Veteran Owned Business of the Year Award 2016 from the SBA, Michigan. In addition, CPI is proud to be named one of Crain’s Detroit Cool Places to Work for the third year in a row, placing in the top 20 each year 2016 - 2018. To learn more about engineering and IT employment opportunities or to learn how CPI can help you solve your business challenges with specialized workforce solutions, please visit us today at www.cpijobs.com.