Business Solutions Manager / Southeast Michigan - Metro Detroit

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

Why This Role Stands Out

• 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

About the Company 

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications 

• 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

Preferred Qualifications 

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

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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