Business Development Manager

Resourcing Edge•Reno, NV

2d•$80,000

About The Position

We are conducting a confidential search on behalf of a profitable, established (over 35 years) commercial printing company in Reno, NV — $2.4M in annual revenue, a loyal B2B client base, and a reputation built over decades of quality work. State-of-the art equipment means this is a company positioned for growth and the owner is ready to bring on the right person to grow, lead, and ultimately own this business. This is a structured, supported path: Sales Leader → Operator → Equity Partner → Owner. If you have ever wanted to run your own business without starting from scratch, this is a rare and real opportunity THE PATH: FOUR PHASES OF GROWTH Phase 1 -- Build: Own the pipeline. Learn every facet of the business alongside the owner. Phase 2 -- Lead: Take day-to-day operational responsibility. Manage the team. Drive strategy. Phase 3 -- Transition (Year 2+): Begin structured acquisition of partial equity through a transparent framework. Phase 4 -- Own (Years 3-10): Transition full ownership supported and mentored throughout. The current owner will remain involved as a resource and mentor throughout the transition.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
3+ years of experience in B2B business development, sales, or account management
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Comfortable operating in a small business environment where roles evolve
Growth mindset: willing to learn operations, finance, and leadership -- not just sales

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial printing, manufacturing, or a related production environment
Background in operations management or team leadership
Familiarity with B2B sales cycles, pricing strategy, or vendor management
Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship or business ownership

Responsibilities

Business Development Identify, pursue, and close new B2B accounts while deepening relationships with existing clients
Build a healthy, consistent sales pipeline using disciplined outreach and follow-up
Track and report on key sales metrics, win rates, and pipeline activity
Operations and Workflow Learn and support day-to-day production processes, vendor coordination, and quality control
Collaborate with the team to identify and implement operational improvements
Gradually assume responsibility for workflow management, staffing decisions, and vendor relationships
Leadership and Culture Lead with a servant mindset; support the team, remove obstacles, and create conditions for others to succeed
Model accountability, transparency, and integrity in all interactions
Foster a culture of ownership where every team member feels invested in outcomes
Financial and Strategic Oversight (Evolving) Develop fluency in financial performance: revenue, margins, costs, and profitability drivers
Participate in budgeting, pricing strategy, and business planning
Contribute to the long-term strategic direction of the company