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We are looking for a Business Development Manager (WI, MN, ND, SD) based in Wisconsin (ideally near Milwaukee, Green Bay or Madison facility.) In this role you will focus primarily on developing new business and applications where cutting tools, mold and die forming tools are beneficial for the customers’ cost saving efforts. This position is responsible for generating sales leads as well as marketing and selling PVD coating services to OEMs, end-users, and manufacturers in the cutting tool, metal forming and plastics industries. The Business Development Manager will be required to provide a consultative selling approach by providing solutions for customers and their agents.

Your Responsibilities:

+ Develop new business by working with production staff and product managers as needed.

+ Manage new growth projects and orchestrate support functions.

+ Document test results in detail and interact with segment experts nationwide and globally to solve upcoming challenges.

+ Grow current territory and manage growth projects.

+ Perform prospecting in the area for future business.

+ Maintain relevant customer/account information using Balzers CRM database.

Your Profile:

+ Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering; equivalent experience may substitute.

+ 5 years of selling experience in a manufacturing or industrial industry.

+ 3+ years of experience with service or consultative sales approach required.

+ Broad understanding of the manufacturing processes in cutting tools or mold and die forming applications.

+ Experience working in the tooling or coatings industry preferred.

+ Previous experience selling PVD coating and surface treatments preferred.

+ Proficiency working with MS Office (i.e., Excel, Work, and PowerPoint) is required.

+ Effective verbal /writing skills and strong presentation skills.

+ Must be energetic, goal-driven, result-oriented, and high-energy to be effective in this role.

+ Must be willing to travel overnight 50%

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment! The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

+ Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.

+ Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.

+ Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.

+ 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals

+ Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!

+ Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.

+ 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.

+ 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance

+ Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!