Business Development Manager

Thornley Corporate Solutions

  • Auburn Hills, Michigan
  • 30 days ago

    Highlights

    Minimum 5 years' experience in plastics/injection molding sales or account management (automotive, lawn/garden, industrial, renewable, or medical markets strongly preferred). Base salary range: $120,000–$125,000 (DOE), plus realistic $30,000–$40,000 annual commission (total earnings: $150,000–$160,000+).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAuburn Hills, Michigan

    Description

    Business Development Manager – Plastics/Injection Molding (Remote, Detroit Preferred)
    Base: $120,000–$125,000 + $30–40K Commission | OTE $150K–$160K+ | Full Benefits

    Are you a driven sales/account management professional with experience in plastics or injection molding? Ready to inherit a well-established portfolio, maximize your earnings,

    About the Role:
    My client is a major plastics injection molding business, recognized for their flexibility, technical breadth (thermoplastic, thermoset, two-shot, overmolding, and secondary operations), and direct connections to senior leadership. With a motivated and supportive team, my client offers both the agility of a smaller organization and the impact of a market leader.

    What You'll Do:

    • Take ownership of and grow an existing customer portfolio, primarily located in Detroit and Chicago
    • Drive new business, focusing on key sectors: automotive (70%), lawn/garden, industrial, medical, renewable energy, data centers, and drone manufacturing
    • Build relationships with Tier 1 customers and engage directly with engineers on technical requirements and value solutions
    • Enjoy a strong support system
    • Work independently and remotely, with periodic, fully expensed travel to clients and manufacturing facilities

    Compensation & Benefits:

    • Base salary range: $120,000–$125,000 (DOE), plus realistic $30,000–$40,000 annual commission (total earnings: $150,000–$160,000+)
    • Commission structure: 25%
    • Full employee benefits package (401K, health, annual bonus eligibility tied to company performance)
    • Ccollaborative team of approx. 10–11 professionals

    What You'll Bring:

    • Minimum 5 years' experience in plastics/injection molding sales or account management (automotive, lawn/garden, industrial, renewable, or medical markets strongly preferred)
    • Proven ability to manage and grow major accounts while driving substantial new business
    • Technical proficiency to converse with engineers, review cost breakdowns, and oversee the sales process independently
    • Highly self-driven, results-oriented, and comfortable working in a remote set-up

    Step into an established role where your impact will be visible, your earnings significant, and your career on a growth trajectory.
    Apply today for confidential consideration.

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