Business Solutions Manager - Inside Sales

Do you have a strong manufacturing understanding and sales track record? If yes, read on!Regional and local daytime travel is required 15 - 25% of the time for this role.About the CompanySince 1991, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center has assisted Michigans small and medium-sized businesses to compete and grow. The Center offers personalized consulting services that enable Michigan manufacturers to operate smarter, compete, and prosper. We develop more effective business leaders, drive product and process innovation, assist with navigating through governmental and industry regulations, promote company-wide operational excellence, and foster creative strategies for business growth and greater profitability. We work tirelessly on behalf of Michigan manufacturers, finding the right solutions for every situation, every time.About the OpportunityThe Business Solutions Manager serves as an advisor to develop and maintain client relationships. The transactions generated by this individual result in client engagements ranging from services related to business growth, technology implementation, and productivity improvement to organizational (culture) development.Key job responsibilities include the **Works independently to actively pursue and generate new sales leads, as well as develops and maintains client and partner relationshipsInteracts with and understands client's business requirementsDevelops client proposals and supporting documentationResponsible for contract confirmation, project kick-off, and coordinationMeets or exceeds sales goalsPromotes attendance and actively participates in various MMTC eventsManagement of NIST survey completion and monitoring of client impactsUnderstands the voice of the customer to support product development activitiesPartners with marketing to compose and send event promotion communicationsAbout **Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business-related field preferred, equivalent certification and/or experience will be consideredBusiness development experience, preferably in the manufacturing sectorAbility to pursue, develop, and close new business opportunitiesCapable of interacting with C-level executives in manufacturingExperience with CRM systems, such as SalesforceAbility to learn, understand, and promote MMTC product offeringsExceptional verbal and written communication skillsAbility to use Microsoft Office SuiteExperience selling engineering and manufacturing-related consulting services to manufacturers preferredRemote Eligible This position is eligible for remote work with a hybrid schedule.

Created: 2025-02-02