UFP Technologies · 1 month ago
Senior Business Development Manager - MedTech Industry
UFP Technologies is a company specializing in high-performance plastic products, particularly in the MedTech industry. The Senior Business Development Manager is responsible for driving growth through strategic market expansion and partnership development, while leading the Sales Team and managing key customer relationships.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Provides supervision and guidance to Project Engineers, Project Managers, Senior CSRs, and Sales Support staff, ensuring alignment with company & team goals
Builds a deep understanding of key customer portfolios, locations, and organizational structures to drive strategic engagement, while proactively maintaining and strengthening relationships with top accounts through regular communication, needs assessment, and identification of new project and development opportunities
Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with key decision makers
Anticipates needs and provides proactive solutions that drive value and enhance customer satisfaction
Develops a deep understanding of UFP’s objectives / strategies to identify opportunities that align current and future customers’ needs
Develops and wins new business with MedTech OEM customers and their Tiers. New business targets are single use, polymer-based applications in one of our business segments: Medical Devices, Medical Packaging, and Robotic Assisted Surgery. Programs may be new to the world designs or existing business transfer opportunities
Engages, leverages, and interacts with OEM at multiple levels: Purchasing, Engineering, Operations and C-Suite. Produces funded development projects
Develops and executes strategic account plans and mappings
Leads contract negotiations and pricing ensuring agreements are structured to be mutually beneficial while maintaining compliance with agreed terms & conditions
Manages strategic, value based, price actions for a variety of circumstances to achieve sustained profitable growth, in coordination across OEM applications and UFP sites when necessary to improve the book of business. Promote new technology and CAPEX when appropriate
Works with and guides development Engineers to develop cost options, business proposals, manage programs, develop customer presentations / work statements and post engagement support for pipeline management to close
Works with commercial sales teams to leverage call points at key OEMs. Pursues and leverages “3 legs of stool” business growth: Material position, managed client in growing segment and technical capability to produce success
Effectively communicates customers’ needs, expectations & feedback to internal teams
Provides regular updates on account performance, strategic initiatives and key developments
Monitors and measures client satisfaction through regular feedback, performance metrics and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) as well as keeping Salesforce opportunities current
Regularly analyzes sales performance, market trends, and client feedback to identify areas for continuous improvement
Utilizes data-driven insights to guide decision-making and presents actionable recommendations to both clients and internal stakeholders
Develop and maintain yearly forecast. Ensure that the Sales Team meets sales forecasts, team, and individual goals
Gather, investigate, and summarize market data and trends and deliver reports to leadership
Stays informed on industry trends, competitive landscape, and market conditions to provide strategic guidance
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Performs all other duties as assigned or needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or related field
5 years' experience in business development, sales, or related commercial roles
Experience in the Medical Industry, particularly MedTech, with a focus on performance-driven results
International experience and willingness to travel globally
Experience in project management and account management
Experience with ERP systems
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, influence, and collaborate across functions and levels
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Strong customer service and communication skills
Strong organizational, planning, and closing/prospecting skills
Proven ability to manage complex priorities and drive results in fast-paced environments
High financial acumen, including ability to build business cases and evaluate options
Detail-oriented, accurate, and committed to continuous improvement
Quick learner able to adopt new processes and support others in doing the same
Air and motor vehicle travel when required (25% - 30% of time)
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience with foam, film, or polymer-based products
Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent)
Proficiency with Salesforce
Proficiency with HubSpot
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
401K with a matching contribution
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee discounts
And much more!
Company
UFP Technologies
UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of medical devices, sterile packaging, and engineered custom products.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-12-23IPO
Leadership Team
Mitchell Rock
President
Recent News
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