Vice President, Business Development Elgin, IL (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Elgin+IL+USA) Description TheVice President of Business Developmentis responsible for creating, expanding, and managing strategic business relationships with key customers, partners, and vendors. This individual will have the unique opportunity to leverage their skills, technical expertise, and business acumen while working with a company that lives their culture every day - Miss Nothing, Question Everything and Innovate Daily. If you have a passion for developing and scoping value-driven services that lead to successful customer projects - then we are looking for you! REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Sales ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: + Develop and execute strategies to expand the business, increase revenue, and achieve strategic objectives + Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and vendors + Identify potential new markets and products and develop strategies to capitalize on them + Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute new initiatives + Analyze customer needs and develop solutions to meet those needs + Monitor and analyze industry trends and competitive landscape + Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote and differentiate the company’s products and services + Provide strategic guidance and direction to the executive team DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field + 8+ years of experience in business development, sales, and/or marketing preferred + Proven track record of developing and executing successful business strategies + Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Able to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams + Proficient with MS Office PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate on machinery or production lines.· The employee frequently is required to stand for extended periods, often upwards of 50% of the day.· The employee is frequently required to walk, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, climb stairs, or bend, often upwards of 50% of the day.· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and at times lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. · This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (With or without corrective lenses) SAFETY: + Adhere to company safety policies and procedures + Wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) where needed + Immediately report any unsafe conditions or other safety-related issues WORK ENVIRONMENT:While the work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, they are in no way all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing setting.· The employee often works at a work bench or on various pieces of equipment. · The noise level in the work environment is typically minimal. Salary Description $200,000 - $275,000 annually