Outside sales - Business Development Manager

Employbridge•Livonia, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Employbridge’s ResourceMFG division, a leading manufacturing staffing provider, and help connect skilled talent with manufacturers. This role involves strategic partnership-building with companies that produce a wide range of goods. The position is located in the Detroit/Livonia, MI area and focuses on outside sales within the manufacturing sector.

Requirements

Energetic, competitive mindset with a passion for the manufacturing sector.
Proven success generating new accounts using ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, and CRM.
Strong business acumen—ability to understand production workflows and workforce demand.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Experience in outside sales.

Nice To Haves

Salesforce experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive new business development, with 70% in-field prospecting and 30% account management.
Engage manufacturing clients through calls, site visits, social outreach, and email.
Leverage LinkedIn and SSI score to build a strong pipeline of plant managers, production leaders, and HR partners.
Use labor market intel to identify customer pain points such as turnover, skills gaps, and productivity challenges.
Provide consultative account management focused on safety, workforce optimization, and performance.
Win net new logos and grow the manufacturing-focused territory.