What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager position at Foxconn Technology USA Corporation?
Position Summary
As our first boots on the ground in Kentucky, you will spearhead our regional business development. We are looking for a results-driven Business Development professional with a strong technical background in CNC machining, mold manufacturing, tooling, or related precision manufacturing services.
This role will focus on developing new customer relationships, generating high-value RFQs, and closing machining and tooling projects with OEMs, Tier suppliers, and industrial customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve Revenue Targets: Take full ownership of North American sales performance and actively drive commercial growth to consistently achieve and exceed the company’s structured annual revenue goals.
- New Customer Acquisition (Hunter Profile): Prospect, cold-call, and visit OEM/ODM manufacturers, Tier suppliers, and industrial accounts in Kentucky and surrounding states to build a qualified sales pipeline.
- Sales Pipeline Management: Achieve quantified monthly/quarterly activity targets by actively maintaining a healthy sales funnel, securing strategic corporate accounts, and consistently driving high-value full-set mold or heavy CNC project RFQs.
- Technical Consultation: Review 2D/3D drawings with customer engineering and purchasing teams to understand technical requirements, pain points, and project feasibility.
- Present the company’s manufacturing capabilities clearly and professionally to technical and commercial stakeholders.
- Partner with internal engineering, estimating, operations, and leadership teams to support RFQ review, quoting, customer follow-up, and project execution.
- Build long-term relationships with purchasing managers, sourcing teams, tooling engineers, and manufacturing decision-makers.
Requirements
- 10 years of relevant experience in technical sales, business development, account management, or commercial roles within CNC machining, injection molds, tooling, precision manufacturing, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, machining, RFQ development, quoting, and customer technical requirements.
- Ability to read and discuss blueprints, 2D/3D CAD drawings, and technical specifications with engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Strong existing relationships with purchasing managers, sourcing specialists, and tooling engineers within the manufacturing sector are highly preferred. Experience and active contacts within the Automotive and Appliance industries (Tier 1/2 suppliers) are highly preferred but not required.
- Proven ability to develop new accounts, build customer relationships, and drive opportunities from prospecting through closing.Self-motivated, resilient, and comfortable working in a greenfield/startup environment with limited existing local infrastructure.
- Willingness to travel regionally up to 50%–70% as business needs require.
Benefits Offered
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
- Retirement Security: A 401(K) Retirement Plan featuring a featuring a 4% company match to accelerate your long-term savings.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and dedicated Sick Time so you can rest, recharge, and take care of what matters most.