Starting salary range: $78,500 - 145,700 plus commission

PTO upon hire, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits are offered immediately upon employment, 401(k) after 6 months.

Overview: As a Business Development Manager for MERRILL Technologies Group you are responsible for building market positions by locating, developing, negotiating, and closing business relationships with existing and potential customers. Ideal candidates will accomplish given goals within the framework of increasing sales wile maintaining sales margin expectations.

Job Functions:

• Mining and prospecting new business with existing customers, as well as developing new relationships with potential customers, utilizing contacts and other sales resources.
• Communicates customer issues and participates in the forecasting of activities with the purpose maintaining and growing business.
• Negotiate and close on contracts.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the market and industry through professional networks, organizations, and publications.
• As the face of the organization, represents and enhances MERRILL's reputation and standing with the objective of facilitating business and keeping the company viable through sales.
• Prepare a detailed business plan so you will not lose sight of your goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required, preferred candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Sales. Former military background highly desired.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience is a must have - large defense, aerospace, and insutrial markets, including integrated systems. Those without relevant experience in one or more of these areas will not be considered.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, be motivated to sell and have the skill to close deals. Will be able to maintain high energy and professionalism at all times, while displaying industry and market knowledge and utilizing strong presentation skills.
• Exceptional communication and strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent customer relations, communication, and relationship-building
• Must be able to travel to meet with customers

About the Organization
MERRILL Technologies Group, Inc. consists of nearly 700,000 square foot of manufacturing floor space that has the capability to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions to Aviation, Defense, Heavy Equipment, Energy, Robotics and Machine Tool industries. Diverse capabilities allow MERRILL to be a single source manufacturer, of complex fabrications, precision machining of components and assemblies, mission-critical aviation and defense equipment, special purpose manufacturing systems, utilizing innovative engineering comprehensive project integration.

Why Join Our Team? We put 'precision' in manufacturing. Be part of a performance you can measure. Advance your career in a company that has Trusted Quality, Price and Delivery. With competitive pay and benefits, MERRILL is a leading company to become an Employer of Choice for our team members.

Health Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health & Flexible Spending Account
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program

Other Benefits:
- Paid Vacation & Time Off
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Hours
45-50 or more hours as needed to meet obligations and deadlines. Salaried position.

Shift
-not applicable-

Travel
Substantial; attend meetings at vendor and customer locations.

Location
Saginaw, MI

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All positions require use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. You will be required to present acceptable, original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work. You must present acceptable, original documents no later than the third work day, or you will not be employed by Merrill Technologies Group.

Merrill Technologies Group uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective June 2016.

Location
Florence Street

This position is currently accepting applications.