Position Title:
Business Solutions Manager (Outside Sales)
Location:
Southeast Michigan / Metro Detroit – Hybrid
Compensation:
$100K–$110K Base + Bonus
Travel:
50–75% (regional/local daytime travel)
Industry:
Manufacturing Consulting / Professional Services
High-impact, client-facing role working with manufacturers in a key industrial region
Blend of consultative sales and strategic advisory work
Strong earning potential with base salary and bonus opportunities
Flexibility with a hybrid work model
Opportunity to influence business growth, innovation, and operational excellence
Our client provides consulting services that help manufacturers improve performance, implement new technologies, and drive sustainable growth. They partner closely with organizations to enhance leadership capabilities, optimize processes, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Business Development & Client Acquisition
Independently generate new leads and build a strong pipeline
Develop and maintain relationships with clients and strategic partners
Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities
Consultative Sales & Solution Development
Understand client business and technical requirements
Develop proposals and supporting documentation tailored to client needs
Recommend solutions across business growth, technology implementation, and operational improvement
Client Engagement & Advisory
Partner with clients to plan and deliver on sales commitments
Conduct Lead Opportunity Assessments and provide recommendations (approx. 1 day/week)
CRM & Reporting
Maintain accurate client and opportunity data within CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
Work Environment
Engage with clients in manufacturing environments, including occasional exposure to noise, temperature changes, and industrial conditions
5+ years of business development experience, preferably in the manufacturing sector
Experience selling engineering or manufacturing-related consulting services
Proven ability to develop, manage, and close new business opportunities
Strong consultative selling and problem-solving skills
Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field
Experience working directly with manufacturing operations or leadership teams
Background in process improvement, technology implementation, or organizational development
Base Salary: $100,000–$110,000
On-Target Earnings (OTE) / Bonus Structure: Bonus opportunities based on performance
Benefits: Standard benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, etc.)
Additional Perks: Hybrid work flexibility, strong autonomy, and opportunity to work directly with manufacturing leaders
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran's status.
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