What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager position at Forecast Sales?
Business Development Manager
Forecast Sales Inc. is seeking a motivated and results-driven Business Development Manager to grow sales of our Pirate Brand® sandblasting equipment and supplies. Pirate Brand sandblasting pots and equipment are proudly manufactured at our facility in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Forecast Sales Inc. is a manufacturing wholesaler serving an established network of distributors and OEM manufacturers throughout the United States. This position offers a competitive base salary plus commission structure and provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to the growth of a respected industrial equipment brand.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and strengthen relationships with our existing distributor network.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the abrasive blasting and industrial markets.
- Maintain accurate customer and sales activity information within the company CRM system.
- Conduct virtual meetings and product presentations using Microsoft Teams.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support customer needs and drive sales growth.
- Work onsite at our Indianapolis, Indiana facility.
- Travel as needed (typically two weeks or less per year).
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
- Experience in the abrasive blasting or sandblasting industry.
- Background in pneumatics and compressed air systems.
- Industrial sales experience with distributors, manufacturers, or OEMs.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand technical products.
Required Skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with a proven ability to meet sales objectives.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus commission.
- Opportunity to represent a U.S.-manufactured industrial product line.
- Established distributor network and customer base.
- Stable manufacturing environment with growth potential.
- 401K with discretionary company match
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
Location: Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)
Salary : $35,000