The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving incremental revenue growth across farm and commercial grain markets by identifying, developing, and converting new business opportunities. This role works in close partnership with Sales Managers and District Sales Managers (DSMs) to expand market share through dealer conversions, entry into new markets, and share-of-wallet growth within existing accounts. This role owns execution across key growth levers, including new dealer development, market expansion, and account penetration, while supporting strategic opportunities that accelerate regional performance. The Manager operates as a highly collaborative, field-oriented leader without direct reports, working alongside Sales Managers and DSMs to support opportunity development, strengthen dealer networks, and deliver measurable growth aligned to company sales objectives.
Your Impact & Responsibilities
Business Development & Growth Execution
Drive new business growth by identifying, developing, and converting targeted dealer and customer opportunities
Partner with Sales Managers and DSMs to execute growth initiatives aligned to regional and territory strategies
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities to support short- and long-term growth objectives
Support the sales organization in advancing and closing strategic and high-value opportunities
Track pipeline activity, conversion rates, and revenue contribution to ensure visibility and accountability
Dealer & Market Expansion Strategy
Identify gaps in dealer and market coverage to uncover expansion opportunities
Lead efforts to recruit and convert new dealers aligned to strategic growth priorities
Support entry into new markets by developing and executing structured go-to-market plans
Strengthen the overall dealer network by identifying high-potential partners and supporting onboarding efforts
Share-of-Wallet & Account Growth
Partner with Sales Managers and DSMs to increase share of wallet within existing accounts
Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities within current dealer and customer base
Support disciplined account planning and execution to improve penetration and customer alignment
Drive targeted initiatives to expand revenue within key accounts and strategic partners
Market Intelligence & Strategic Alignment
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to inform growth strategy
Provide actionable insights to Sales Managers and leadership to refine execution and priorities
Ensure alignment between business development activities and overall regional and company objectives
Support continuous improvement of go-to-market strategies through field feedback and insights
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations to improve execution and business outcomes
Support alignment between field execution and broader commercial initiatives
Identify and remove barriers that impact growth, customer experience, or dealer engagement
Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and results-driven execution
Your Experience and Qualifications
7+ years of experience in business development, sales, or related commercial role
Proven success in driving new business growth and market expansion
Experience working within dealer or distribution-based sales models
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence across cross-functional teams
Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
Ability and willingness to travel (40–60% field-based role)
Compensation and Benefits
Expected annual salary for this role will be $130,000 - $170,000 plus eligible for an annual bonus. This is dependent upon job related knowledge, experience, and skills.
Benefits will include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans.
Workplace and Travel
This position is classified as remote/field-based, with travel North America to meet with commercial contractors, end users, and internal teams. Occasional travel to manufacturing and engineering sites is required. Expected travel to be 50% - 80%.