Business Development Manager - Technical Sales

Job overview

The Business Development Manager focuses on technical sales within the infrastructure, protection, and repair division. This onsite role in Chicago, IL, offers a salary range of $100,000–$130,000 per year. The role involves executing sales plans to maintain existing customers and acquire new business. It requires technical sales experience, preferably in oil, gas, or energy industries, to navigate complex organizations and provide competitive advantages through adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

What you'll do

• Execute sales plans and strategies to maintain existing customers and acquire new business.
• Develop and execute action plans for each customer.
• Deliver sales and distribution targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Communicate with Key Account Managers and Sales team.
• Coordinate with technical customer service to conduct line trials.
• Execute pricing and promotional actions.
• Manage and steer distributor salesforce and 3rd Party Representation.
• Ensure execution in excellence at point of sales.
• Conduct field, market, jobsite or store visits.
• Process customer orders and negotiate agreements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

chicago il

business development

technical sales

infrastructure

oil and gas

energy

onsite

$100k-$130k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health Insurance, 401k matching, employee share plan, annual performance bonus, parental leave, tuition reimbursement

Why this role

Comprehensive benefits, incentive pay eligibility.

About the employer

Henkel is hiring for this role. Industry: Marketing Consulting Services. Sector: 54.