Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Business Development Representative (Manufacturing) New Customer Acquisition

Location: San Jose / South Bay Area, CA Employment: Full-Time, W-2 Compensation: $20–23/hour + 3% of revenue from new customers. (for 18 months)

About the Company

We are a precision manufacturing company producing sheet metal and CNC machined components, including formed, welded, and machined parts as well as mechanical assemblies.

We support customers in semiconductor, medical, data center, and other high-tech industries, delivering low-to-mid volume, high-mix production and prototype-to-production programs.

Why This Role Exists

This role is focused on driving new customer growth for our manufacturing services. The position is designed for someone who wants real ownership of business development, direct access to decision-makers, and compensation tied directly to the value they create.

Who This Role Is For

This role is ideal for a sales professional who:

Has experience selling B2B services or technical products

Is comfortable prospecting and opening new doors

Prefers a simple, transparent commission plan

Wants to grow with a company rather than manage legacy accounts

This is not a corporate sales role with layers of management or an inherited book of business. It is a hands-on growth role with meaningful upside.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Identifying and pursuing new customers in semiconductor, medical, data center, and other high-tech manufacturing markets

Prospecting via outbound outreach and in-person visits

Qualifying customer requirements and presenting company capabilities

Coordinating with internal estimating and engineering teams

Following up on quotes and converting opportunities into customer POs

Building and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline

Compensation Structure (Simple & Transparent)

Base Pay: $20–23 per hour

Commission:

3% of revenue from new customers only

Paid for 18 months from the first PO date per customer

Additional Benefits

Monthly phone stipend

Mileage reimbursement at IRS standard rate for business travel (Commuting not included)

Health Insurance (100% covered by Company)

401K plan

PTO

What Success Looks Like

First 90 days: pipeline built, RFQs active, first PO(s)

3–6 months: consistent new customer activity

6–12 months: predictable monthly new-customer revenue

Experience & Requirements

3+ years of B2B sales or business development experience

Experience selling into manufacturing, semiconductor, medical, data center, or other technical industriespreferred

Comfortable working independently with accountability

Strong communication, follow-up, and organizational skills

Must have a reliable personal vehicle for business-related travel

Valid driver’s license and insurance required

Why Join Us

Direct access to decision-makers

Clear expectations and minimal internal bureaucracy

Stable business with long-term growth opportunity

Opportunity to build something meaningful rather than inherit accounts

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief note describing:

Your relevant sales experience

Your interest in a growth-focused manufacturing sales role