Business development manager

Emerson
Columbus, OH

If you are a Technical Professional with measurement and control systems industry experience looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting role for you! Based in the Midwest region of the United States, you will lead the sales efforts for the Building Automation industry by working with a dynamic team of sales and engineering professionals.

This is a field-based position located within the assigned territory. Territory includes: North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Northern Illinois. You will be working with regions of Chicago, Midwest-North, Midwest South, and Bakken to grow the Flexim business in the Midwest District.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Growing the Flexim Business and elevating product knowledge and strategy of account managers in the Midwest District.

  • Developing sales across multiple industries (Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power, W&WW, mining, Pulp & Paper, Power Generation).

  • Coordinating with the Regional Manager to align sales & marketing strategies, including campaigns, webinars, exhibitions, and conferences.

  • The primary point of contact for distributors and customers for all product and application requirements.

  • Creating and implementing a market business plan in cooperation with Regional Managers / Regional Sales Director to achieve budget targets.

  • Analyzing and identifying new applications and/or submarkets that FLEXIM can optimally service with their products, and identifying market trends and competitor activity in your market.

  • Lead, motivate, train, and develop distributors and end users on flow metering applications.

  • Provide monthly progress reports to management.

Who You Are:

You identify and seize new opportunities. You use knowledge of business drivers and how strategies and tactics play out in the market to guide actions. You adjust communication to fit the audience and the message. You convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives.

For This Role, You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, a Technical field, or a related field

  • Minimum of six (6) years of industry experience; three (3) of which must be in sales or marketing

  • Ability to travel 60-70% within the district

  • Valid driver's license

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

  • Experience with Flow Technology

  • Proven record of winning and growing business

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and leverage data

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. ?

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.?

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The total target comp range (base + sales bonus) for this position is $140,000-$170,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [email protected] .

ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

No calls or agencies please.

Requisition ID : 25028205

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Posted 2025-11-09

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