Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

We are currently seeking an exceptional Business Development Manager. August Bio has made significant investments in the business to expand our current capabilities, build a new state-of-the-art commercial manufacturing facility, and add multiple filling lines and enabling technologies. We are in the process of adding critical headcount to support our high growth plan. We offer a fast-paced and rewarding work environment with opportunities for advancement, while maintaining a values-based, employee-focused, and customer-centric atmosphere.

The Business Development Manager will report to the Director of Business Development and will be responsible for achieving the sales objectives in their territory. Responsibilities include managing sales territory, identifying new opportunities, acquiring new business, and managing customer data in the Customer Relations Management (CRM) system. Key responsibility will be obtaining new customers to drive revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving quarterly sales plan objectives, by closing new opportunities
• Demonstrate exemplary skills and proficiency in communication, selling, closing, objection handling, and account / relationship management
• Generate new leads, contact decision-makers, and screen and qualify potential new business opportunities
• Identify and target new potential product opportunities and develop relationships with pharma and biotech decision makers seeking CDMO services
• Present August Bio capabilities presentations to prospective clients. Strong presentation skills are required as this role communicates and connects with all levels within our customers' organization. By providing the credibility necessary to influence sales and customer decisions.
• Manage customer data in the CRM system and database, maintains and records all relevant activities.
• Drive funnel acceleration to achieve sales objectives
• Coordinate new project opportunities with proposal development team and present proposals to customers
• Coordinate execution of Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs)
• Attend and actively participate in industry trade shows, conferences, networking events, and client on-site and off-site meetings
• Attend and actively participate in Commercial Development team and Senior Leadership meetings as required
• Identify and engage with new prospective clients using sources such as databases, publications, market analysis, trade shows, and contacts.
• Coordinate initial client contact and customer visits

Requirements