Business Development Specialist

Technical Sales Engineer / Sales Engineer / Business Development ManagerBrookfield, WI (National US Role)$150,000 - $165,000 Base SalaryA Technical Sales Engineer / Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager is required for a national technical sales position supporting growth within the food and beverage manufacturing sector.This role is ideal for an experienced technical sales professional who understands industrial automation, manufacturing processes, and customer-focused solution selling. You will take ownership of strategic accounts, develop new business opportunities, and work with food and beverage producers, equipment manufacturers, and engineering partners to deliver automation and process improvement solutions.Benefits:$150,000 - $165,000 base salary401K programMedical planRole:Manage and grow strategic customer accounts across the food and beverage manufacturing industryIdentify, develop, and progress new business opportunities with manufacturers, OEMs, and engineering partnersBuild relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including operators, engineers, technical teams, and senior leadershipConduct customer visits and technical discussions to identify process improvement opportunitiesSupport customers with automation solutions for hygienic production environments, including process equipment and manufacturing systemsProvide technical guidance around industrial automation, controls, networking, data integration, and digital manufacturing solutionsLead complex sales opportunities by coordinating with internal technical and commercial teamsDevelop account strategies, maintain sales pipelines, and achieve agreed sales objectivesRequirements:Experience as a Technical Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager, or similar technical sales professional3-10 years of successful sales experience within process automation, industrial technology, or capital equipment environmentsProven track record selling technical solutions to OEMs, manufacturers, and end usersStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, automation systems, PLCs, industrial networks, IoT, and software integrationAbility to translate complex technical solutions into clear business value for customersStrong communication, presentation, negotiation, and account management skillsComfortable engaging with both technical teams and senior decision-makersWillingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationallyThis is an opportunity for a technically strong sales professional to take ownership of strategic customer relationships and support the adoption of advanced automation solutions within a major industrial sector.