Job Description
New Business Development
Act as a trusted technical sales partner within the US market. Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Develop and execute strategic plans to penetrate new markets, beginning with the Chicago region. Build a robust sales pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, and industry engagement. Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, discovery, technical presentations, RFQs, negotiation, and closing. Partner with engineering, operations, and quality teams to meet customer requirements. Maintain accurate CRM data, forecasting, and pipeline visibility. Act as a trusted technical sales partner to engineering, procurement, and manufacturing stakeholders. Convert existing international relationships into sustainable U.S. business streams. Develop long-term partnerships to drive repeat and scalable revenue. Represent a portfolio of high-tensile fastening solutions, including anchor bolts, cross bolts, hex nuts, and studs. Demonstrate strong knowledge of spring technologies, including coil springs, disc springs, strip springs, and spiral springs. Position the company as a value-added engineering partner rather than a commodity supplier.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
10+ years of experience in business development, sales, or technical sales within manufacturing. Minimum 5+ years selling fasteners, springs, or closely related engineered components. Experience selling into Tier 1 suppliers and/or OEMs strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (required). Proven track record of opening new accounts and exceeding revenue targets. Strong hunter mentality with a proactive, self-starting approach. Ability to work independently and build a U.S. market presence from the ground up. Willingness and ability to travel nationwide.
What's on Offer
Base Salary: Up to $150,000. Performance-based bonus (flexible structure). Comprehensive benefits package (details provided during process). High earnings potential tied to growth performance. Opportunity to represent a highly regarded global manufacturer. High-visibility role with direct impact on U.S. market expansion. Autonomy to build and scale a national sales footprint. Strong backing from an established international operations team. Clear opportunity for long-term growth and leadership.
Job Summary
Sector: Sales. Sub Sector: New Business Development. Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing. Location: Chicago. Contract Type: Permanent. Consultant name: Will Smith. Job Reference: JN-072026-7064447. Job Nature: Hybrid working.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, Illinois (Remote) |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $150,000–$160,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Business Developmentunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
- Data Qualityunmatched
- Exceeded Sales Goalunmatched
- Forecastingunmatched
- Industrial Managementunmatched
- International Operationsunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
- National Salesunmatched
- Negotiation Skillsunmatched
- OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
- Partner Salesunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
- Revenue Planningunmatched
- Salesunmatched
- Sales Cycleunmatched
- Sales Pipelineunmatched
- Sales Prospectingunmatched
- Strategic Planningunmatched
- Technical Presentationunmatched
- Technical Salesunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
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