Director of Business Development, Industrial Manufacturing

Job overview

The Director of Business Development, Industrial Manufacturing role is onsite in Hartford, CT. Compensation is $180,000–$200,000 per year. Keller Executive Search is recruiting for a client in the industrial and manufacturing sector; the specific employer will be identified during the application and interview process. The director develops commercial growth strategies, identifies markets and customers, strengthens key relationships, and leads strategic opportunities. The role connects customer and market insights with internal commercial, technical, operational, and leadership teams to support sustainable growth.

What you'll do

• Develop business development strategies
• identify customers, markets, and growth opportunities
• build customer relationships
• coordinate with sales and internal teams
• evaluate market activity and customer feedback
• create account and market plans
• lead strategic opportunities
• report pipeline progress and risks
• establish performance measures
• develop commercial processes
• recruit and lead additional business development resources as the function grows.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of business development

industrial manufacturing

commercial growth

strategic accounts

market development

customer relationships

leadership

hartford ct

keller executive search

$180k–$200k/year

approximately 25% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive base salary of $180,000–$200,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Why this role

The posting states approximately 25% travel as required and the opportunity to build business development capability as the function grows.

About the employer

Keller Executive Search is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Sector: 54.