Business Development Manager (Advanced Manufacturing)

• Drive market penetration by identifying, engaging, and qualifying employer partners in the Advanced Manufacturing sector with entry-level hiring needs.
• Activate and leverage existing professional networks to generate warm leads and accelerate new partnership development.
• Conduct discovery conversations with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs, timelines, and organizational fit for talent solutions.
• Manage and maintain pipeline activity, ensuring accurate documentation of all employer interactions and progression in CRM systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align employer needs with available talent pipelines and program timelines.
• Deliver structured reporting and insights (30/60/90-day updates) on outreach progress, pipeline development, and conversion opportunities.
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth transition of employer relationships into long-term partnerships.

Requirements

• 5+ years of business development, sales, or partnership experience within Advanced Manufacturing or closely related industrial sectors.
• Proven ability to build new business pipelines and secure net-new employer relationships rather than managing existing accounts.
• Strong existing professional network within manufacturing, industrial operations, or Industry 4.0 environments.
• Excellent consultative selling and discovery skills, with the ability to translate employer needs into partnership opportunities.
• Comfortable operating independently in a self-directed, entrepreneurial environment with minimal oversight.
• Experience using CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot) for pipeline tracking, reporting, and relationship management.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

• Contract-based engagement with defined performance deliverables and potential for extension based on results.
• Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $35 to $45 per hour, depending on experience and domain expertise.
• Remote work flexibility with regionally assigned focus areas.
• Opportunity to contribute to mission-driven workforce development and economic mobility initiatives.
• Exposure to national employer networks and high-impact industry partnerships.
• Performance-based continuation opportunities across multiple domains and regions.