KI Industries, Inc.

Business Development Manager

KI Industries, Inc.  •  Onsite  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

At KI Industries, we are a leading company in the manufacturing of decorative plastic components for the automotive and appliance industries. We are recognized for our innovation, quality, and results-driven approach, collaborating with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to develop high-value solutions.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager with a strong hunter mindset, focused on driving real business growth. This role is responsible for identifying and closing new business opportunities, building a pipeline from scratch, opening strategic markets, and converting prospects into long-term customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • It is critical to have knowledge of automotive plastics processes and the commercial dynamics with OEMs / Tier 1 suppliers
  • Actively prospect new customers within the automotive plastics industry
  • Generate and close new business aligned with the company’s capabilities
  • Develop and implement commercial strategies to drive growth
  • Build relationships with key decision-makers (procurement, operations, leadership)
  • Lead negotiations and develop tailored commercial proposals
  • Work under pressure with a strong focus on results and aggressive targets
  • Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, production, quality) to ensure technical feasibility
  • Desirable to have knowledge of plastic injection and decorative painting processes

What We Are Looking For

  • +5 years of experience in business development / sales within the automotive industry
  • Proven track record of closing deals and generating new accounts
  • Highly proactive, autonomous, and results-oriented profile
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Advanced English (mandatory)
  • Experience with CRM tools and pipeline management

What We Offer

  • A key role with direct impact on business growth
  • Exposure to strategic customers and global teams
  • A dynamic, challenging, and results-driven environment
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Competitive compensation aligned with performance
KI Industries, Inc.

About KI Industries, Inc.

KI Industries, founded in 1964, specializes in the design and manufacture of decorative plastic and die cast components for the automotive and appliance industry. Our attention to aesthetics and technical expertise creates components that our customers know will provide their end consumers with a high-quality interface experience. Those elements, in combination with our outstanding customer service and passion for delivering high quality product, make KI a trusted leader in the decorative parts industry.

KI Industries is headquartered in Berkeley, Illinois, USA; we also have a regional office and production facilities in Asia and two manufacturing facilities in Querétaro, Mexico. Our wide global footprint provides extensive opportunity for growth and expansion.

Across all our locations KI strives to find talented individuals who are highly motivated to work in a fast paced yet rewarding work environment. We seek creative, hard-working, and innovative personnel who will believe in the KI brand and the service & products we provide.

For further information, please visit our website at www.kiindustries.com or call 1-708-375-5100.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Berkeley, IL
Year Founded
1964
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