MxD

Manufacturing

BusinessDevelopmentManager

$85–95k Chicago, Illinois, United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Business Development Manager at MxD. Skills: Industry member recruitment, Pipeline management, Prospect engagement. Execute industry member recruitment strategies. Manage recruitment tools, processes, and CRM”

What You'll Achieve.

Increase U.S. competitiveness in manufacturing; Drive membership growth

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Travel up to 25%, Authorized to work in US

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in marketing or business operations, 6+ years of professional experience, Experience managing client engagement activities, Research acumen, Experience mining relationships, Experience with CRM software

Nice to Have

Experience in selling professional services, Strategy consulting experience, Customer relations/engagement management at a successful enterprise

What You'll Do.

Execute industry member recruitment strategies

Manage recruitment tools

Track pipeline and performance

Build and manage pipeline of prospective members

Guide prospects through recruitment lifecycle

Support development of prospect prioritization frameworks

Contribute to development of project concepts

Contribute to development of value propositions

Coordinate recruitment-related meetings

Develop and maintain recruitment materials

Develop and maintain recruitment communications

Prepare internal stakeholders for prospect engagements

Develop talking points

Develop briefing materials

Develop recommended participants

Lead post-engagement debriefs

Improve recruitment strategies

Support Supplier Program business development activities

Respond to ad hoc recruitment needs

Assist in preparing prospect due diligence materials

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner cross-functionally; Align messaging and materials; Respond to recruitment needs; Collaborate with others; Build business relationships

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Executive interaction

Process & Methodology

Pipeline development

Full Job Description

Do you want to be a part of something innovative, relevant, and intellectually stimulating that has a meaningful impact? Come join our rapidly growing MxD team as we strive to increase U. S. competitiveness in manufacturing. About MxD MxD (Manufacturing x Digital) advances economic prosperity and national security by strengthening U. S. manufacturing competitiveness through technology innovation, workforce development, and cybersecurity preparedness. In partnership with the Department of Defense, we convene an ecosystem to solve critical manufacturing challenges by accelerating digital adoption, empowering a skilled workforce, and modernizing supply chains. MxD is also the National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing, as designated by DoD. Visit mxdusa.org to learn more.  MxD is passionate about its people and committed to creating an environment where everyone is heard and respected. Flexible work arrangements and unlimited paid time-off programs are just a few of the exceptional benefits MxD provides its employees. MxD embodies a strong, fast-paced, and dynamic working environment while also fostering curiosity and innovation. Position Overview The Business Development Manager drives the execution of MxD’s industry member recruitment efforts. This role manages the end-to-end recruitment process—from pipeline development to prospect engagement—while supporting strategic priorities and ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience for prospective members. The role partners cross-functionally to align messaging, materials, and outreach efforts that support membership growth. Position Responsibilities Execute industry member recruitment strategies, including managing tools, processes, and CRM (MxD’s CRM) to track pipeline and performance. Build and manage a pipeline of prospective members, guiding prospects through the recruitment lifecycle from initial outreach to conversion. Support the development and implementation of prospect prioritization frameworks alig

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