Business Development Manager

Red Frog Solutions

Nashville, Tennessee

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Business Development, Consultative Sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Metalworking, Negotiation Skills, Revenue Growth, Sales Closing Skills, Sales Cycle, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline, Sales Prospecting, Water Treatment, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Nashville, Tennessee

POSTED

1 day ago

Business Development Manager – Specialty Chemicals (Midwest Territory)<\/span>
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Territory: TN, Southern KY, Northern AL, MS, LA (Must live within assigned territory)<\/span>
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Compensation: $180K–$200K OTE (Base $120K–$135K + commission) Plus vehicle, fuel, and full benefits<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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We’re looking for a high -performing Business Development Manager to drive new revenue growth across a multi -state territory in the specialty chemicals market. This is a true hunter role built for someone who thrives on winning new business and building territory from the ground up.<\/span>
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You’ll be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new accounts while leveraging a strong internal lead pipeline to accelerate early success. The focus is on water treatment solutions, particularly within boiler and cooling water applications.<\/span>
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Required:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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5+ years of sales experience in specialty chemical sales or applications (water treatment, boiler/cooling systems, metalworking or surface finishing)<\/span>
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Background in water treatment, boiler/cooling systems strongly preferred<\/span>
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Additional exposure to metalworking fluids or surface treatment is a plus<\/span>
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Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets<\/span>
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Strong hunter mentality with the ability to build territory from scratch<\/span>
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Experience managing longer, complex sales cycles<\/span>
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Skilled in consultative selling, negotiation, and relationship development<\/span>
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Comfortable working both inbound leads and self -generated opportunities<\/span>
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Ability to travel up to ~50% (day travel)<\/span>
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Responsibilities:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Generate new business through proactive prospecting and market targeting<\/span>
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Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline from initial contact through close<\/span>
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Navigate complex, multi -stakeholder sales cycles<\/span>
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Negotiate and secure new contracts with industrial customers<\/span>
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Track activity and pipeline performance through CRM tools<\/span>
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Stay ahead of market trends and competitive activity<\/span>
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Partner internally with technical and commercial teams to win business<\/span>
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Travel throughout the territory to meet customers (primarily day travel)<\/span>
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Why This Role:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Minimal account management — focus is on net new revenue<\/span>
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Backed by a well -supported internal team<\/span>
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High upside with uncapped earning potential<\/span><\/span>
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Business Development Manager

Red Frog Solutions

Nashville, Tennessee

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