Business Development Manager

Location: Remote (Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, or surrounding region)

Headquarters: Trenton, NJ
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Salary Range: $100,000–$125,000 + Incentive Reward

Company Overview

KNF is the technology leader in the field of diaphragm pumps. Its portfolio includes OEM, process and laboratory solutions for gas, liquid and vacuum applications in the medical, inkjet, gas analysis, food and chemical industries. Founded in Germany in 1946, the family-owned group employs around 900 people at 24 locations worldwide. With its highly customizable solutions, combined with global presence and deep local market expertise, KNF provides cutting-edge pump solutions for the most demanding applications.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth within the Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEMs) market. In this remote role, you will identify and develop new business opportunities, build strong customer relationships, introduce innovative pump solutions, and contribute directly to KNF's continued expansion. This position is ideal for a sales professional who thrives on prospecting, solving complex customer challenges, and closing high-value opportunities

The ideal candidate will live within Western Pennsylvania, Ohio or surrounding areas, with close proximity to a major airport and the ability to travel 50% to customers.

Responsibilities:

Sales Strategy and Business Development

• Assess assigned region to develop and execute strategies for penetrating new customers and new applications for the company’s product offerings.
• Collaborate closely with the Account Management team to identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling to existing customers to expand sales within existing accounts.
• Manage full sales process for new opportunities from initial prospecting to closing deals, including initial price negotiations. Provide accurate and timely pipeline updates and be the primary communicator to product centers regarding the Key Potential Projects lists.
• Travel as required to meet potential clients, with 50% travel to customers expected.

Customer and Market Insights

• Identify and understand both the technical and commercial challenges the customer seeks to overcome, gain credibility as a subject matter expert to achieve bid opportunities, present solutions, and gain commitments from the customer.
• Leverage customer interactions to identify emerging market trends, unmet needs, and potential opportunities for new product development. Provide informal feedback to internal teams on evolving requirements and industry shifts to guide innovation and future product strategies.

Customer Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers at OEMs, while communicating with all key customer stakeholders (technical, purchasing, service, quality, and management) to secure projects.

Internal Coordination and Support

• Coordinate internally with customer service, production, and engineering teams to ensure seamless customer support and clear expectations for success.
• Assist Account Management team with opportunity-specific forecasts. Share real-time changes with stakeholders outside the general forecasting tasks and timelines.
• Maintain a detailed CRM record of all account activities, pipeline updates, and tasks.

Product and Technical Expertise

• Continually refine technical knowledge of Company’s products, processes, and capabilities as the customer depends on you to present proprietary customer solutions.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; BSME preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in account management or business development, ideally within the manufacturing sector selling value-engineered products.
• Professional experience with an industrial manufacturing company providing electro-mechanical devices, fluidics, vacuum / pressure equipment, and/or small motors is preferred.
• In-depth technical knowledge of the Company’s products, markets served, applications, and customers is preferred, suggesting the qualified candidate may already perform similar functions for a company in the same field.
• Strong prospecting skills and ability to close complex, high-value sales required.
• Communication skills must be excellent and will include onsite presentations, written proposal preparation, and effective email, phone, and face-to-face communications.
• Valid driver's license required, as travel to customer locations will be necessary.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required; SAP and Salesforce experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $100,000–$125,000, plus Sales Incentive Reward Program
• Comprehensive onboarding and training program
• Low‑cost medical and dental insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Stable, collaborative culture with long‑term career growth opportunities

KNF Neuberger Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.