Business Development - Chicago, Illinois, United States

SP Industries, Inc., an ATS Company is searching for a Business Development Manager to join the team · The Business Development Manager is a highly motivated and experienced professional responsible for driving the growth of our glassware portfolio through strategic OEM partnersh ...

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SP Industries, Inc., an ATS Company is searching for a Business Development Manager to join the team

The Business Development Manager is a highly motivated and experienced professional responsible for driving the growth of our glassware portfolio through strategic OEM partnerships. This role focuses on identifying and developing new OEM opportunities, managing and strengthening existing accounts, and achieving sales growth, profitability, and market expansion in alignment with company objectives. Success in this position requires strong relationship-building skills, a results-driven mindset, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver exceptional value to our OEM partners.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, pursue, and close new OEM business opportunities across relevant market segments to achieve sales revenue and margin targets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned OEM accounts, ensuring high customer satisfaction and account retention.
• Manage all aspects of OEM relationships, including timelines, pricing, communication, and on-time execution of customer projects and deliverables
• Coordinate with internal resources—manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and product management—to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Meet or exceed sales targets, profitability goals, and account-specific objectives in alignment with company expectations.
• Develop and maintain an organized territory plan that ensures routine and timely engagement with all key accounts.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in CRM systems, including opportunities, quotes, and customer engagement, and provide regular updates on account dynamics, pipeline, and funnel activity
• Conduct regular customer visits and meetings to support project development and strengthen relationships.
• Understand customer needs and provide technical and product support in collaboration with internal teams.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support departmental and company objectives.
• Complete required training and development objectives within assigned timeframes.
• Estimated 30-50% travel within the region.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Science or related field
• 5+ years experience in sales, OEM sales experience preferred.
• Experience with scientific glassware and/or custom manufactured products
• Understanding of laboratory workflows and scientific applications.
• Previous experience working with manufacturing or custom production teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Valid driver's license
• All candidates must pass a background check

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Achieve or exceed sales quota for the assigned territory
• Meet company expectations for profitability
• Complete strategic partnership and growth plans
• Complete any required training and development objectives within the assigned time frame

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 40 pounds
• The employee is regularly required to use normal office tools, equipment and PC's.
   

HSE:

All managers are responsible for creating a positive safety culture and maintaining a saf
and healthy workplace. It is the responsibility of each manager to ensure that employees.
receive regular training regarding health, safety and environmental matters.  Each
manager is also accountable to ensure that HSE matters are addressed in a timely manner.
and that compliance with both legislative and corporate requirements are maintained.
 
Manager responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance
• Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process
• Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained
• Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements
• Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established training matrix
• Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts
• Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition
• Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees
• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees

Why SP Industries Inc.?  The three parallelograms in our logo reflect our core company values: People, Process, and Performance.  As part of ATS, Scientific Products leverages the ATS Business Model (ABM) to train, develop, engage, empower, and energize our people to make impactful changes in the organization.  Our relentless focus on people is what continues to set us apart as a great place to build a career.

• We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve people's lives

• We offer a robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision

• We offer 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays

• You will enjoy career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth

EEO and Affirmative Action Statement:
SP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis and takes affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. It is our policy to provide our employees and applicants with equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, political belief, pregnancy, citizenship, handicap or disability, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SP's Affirmative Action Plan is available through the HR Department and may be accessed during normal business hours.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: 
SP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.