Business Development Manager
Required skills
- Field sales
- product design
- engineering industry
- GSE
- DCIM
- Sub-Fab
- HRTD
- networking
- business relationships
- presentations
Nice to have
- product development
- engineering discipline
- technical discipline
Role summary
Sigma Design, a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm, seeks a Business Development Manager for their hybrid role based in Burlingame, CA. This position focuses on selling services, particularly in Ground Support Equipment (GSE), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), Sub-Fab (semiconductor), and Humanoid Robotics Testing & Development (HRTD). Responsibilities include market expansion, consultative sales, lead generation through networking and events, proposal development, and client follow-up. A BA/BS in a technical or engineering discipline and 5+ years of field sales experience, ideally in product design/engineering, are preferred. Strong networking, relationship-building, and presentation skills are essential.
(Hybrid - Bay Area, CA)
Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Position Details:
- The hiring range for this role is typically between $116,000 and $144,000 annually, with the full range extending to $172,000 annually, based on experience, internal equity, and career progression
- This position will be Hybrid, based out Burlingame CA
- Monday - Friday, Day Shift
- Travel Required
Primary Function:
The Business Development Manager (BDM) sells the entire range of Sigma Design services, with a primary focus on Ground Support Equipment (GSE), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), Sub-Fab (semiconductor), and Humanoid Robotics Testing & Development (HRTD).
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:
- Create opportunities through market expansion activities in the assigned region, with a focus on the industries listed above.
- Collaborate with customers through a strategic and consultative sales approach to understand their business needs, issues, strategies, and priorities.
- Attend networking events, tradeshows, and conferences in order to generate leads and become an industry expert.
- Assist the Applications Engineering team with defining customer requirements, developing and presenting proposals, and closing the opportunity.
- Perform standard business development activities (cold calling, CRM maintenance, client follow-up, etc.)
- Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.
Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
- BA/BS Degree (or equivalent) in a technical or engineering discipline preferred.
- 5+ years of field sales experience, preferably in the product design/engineering industry.
- Knowledge and/or networks in GSE, DCIM, Sub-Fab, and HRTD strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to network, develop and maintain business relationships.
- Experience giving presentations to key decision makers from engineering managers to C-level executives.
- Strong written and verbal English language communication skills.
- Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group.
- Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values.
- Pass a post-offer background verification
Work Environment
Standard office environment with normal office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to travel for events such as tradeshows.
SigmaDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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