Job Description
Business Development Manager – Inspection Services – X-ray CT
JOB PURPOSE:
Nikon Metrology is seeking a Business Development Manager responsible for customer inspection services projects from initial response through proposal and after project follow-up throughout the assigned territory.
LOCATION:
Brighton, Michigan HQ
Travel Requirement:
25% Domestic and International Travel Required
WHY NIKON METROLOGY?
You would be joining a global company and becoming part of the future, giving you the opportunity to enter a career where you can help to shape and define innovation.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Develop targeted campaigns to reach existing and new customers in defined territory.
- Full owner of revenue growth in defined territory.
- Outbound strategic prospecting activities including sales meetings, phone calls, emails, and social media.
- Effectively communicate technical information to prospects across multiple industries.
- Provide forecasting for the territory as well as identify resources needed to maintain or gain customers.
- Voice of customer communications – ensure team knows what to deliver.
- Work with Nikon Metrology prospects and customers to evaluate their applications & projects.
- Propose scanning solutions to meet customer’s needs.
- Respond to all inquiries and customer requests in a timely manner.
- Become immersed in digital X-ray and CT technology use, trends, and applications.
- Educate customers & prospects in person and via web and in-person meetings about X-ray and CT scanning technology.
- Manage and input accurate CRM data in a timely manner.
- Professionally represent Nikon at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- General knowledge of manufacturing processes including but not limited to aerospace, electronics, automotive, medical device, and additive manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of industrial X-ray & CT imaging systems and components, or other equivalent technical experience.
- Ability to effectively communicate with Nikon Metrology employees, customers, and members of management in a professional manner.
- Ability to handle and safeguard sensitive internal and external information.
- Ability to provide technical solutions to customers with a high degree of professionalism.
- Willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time.
- Strong computer skills.
- Self-motivated and well organized.
Education and Experience:
- A two-year technical degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
- Three years’ experience in technical or industrial sales.
Certificates, License, Registrations:
- Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured.
- US Person, Green Card holder, or equivalent.
- Valid passport and ability to travel outside of the United States.
Desirable:
- Previous industrial X-ray / CT experience.
- Previous entrepreneurial experience.
- Aerospace industry experience.
- Basic understanding of financial and accounting principles.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to observe, monitor, collect, and record data.
- Ability to manage people and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to review data and identify trends and draw conclusions.
- Ability to communicate effectively as an individual and within a team.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to travel on short notice.
- 25% domestic and international travel required.
- Occasional weekend and evening work, as needed.
HOW WE TAKE CARE OF OUR TEAM:
CULTURE SPIRIT:
- Work as a Team, Act as a Family! We believe in bringing our team members together in a diverse and friendly company atmosphere to celebrate and socialize, to inspire each other and keep our community strong and close inside and out of the office.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:
- We want you to grow with us and be the best version of yourself, which is why we offer competitive compensation, training/advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.
AMAZING MEDICAL BENEFITS & PERKS:
- We will take care of you with industry-leading medical, dental, vision plans, and many more benefits that allow us and you to continue to be AMAZING!
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.