GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. · 13 hours ago
Sales Manager – Industrial Bioprocess & Fermentation Analytics (Non-Pharma)
GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. is an established international technology company seeking a commercially focused Business Development Manager to expand its customer base across the U.S. East Coast. The role involves selling technically sophisticated solutions into industrial and bioprocess-driven environments, with a strong emphasis on new business development and customer acquisition.
International Trade & Development
Responsibilities
Own and grow the East Coast sales territory
Drive new business development while supporting existing customers
Manage a consultative sales process (typical sales cycles of 3–9 months)
Lead customer meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations
Serve as the primary commercial contact for customers
Collaborate with internal teams on proposals, order execution, and customer support
Represent the company at industry events and customer meetings
Qualification
Required
Approximately 25% travel is expected, including occasional international travel (approximately 1–2 trips per year to Europe)
This role is dedicated to industrial fermentation and bioprocess production environments. It does not involve pharmaceutical, clinical, medical, or patient-care markets
An established international technology company is seeking a commercially focused Business Development Manager with an entrepreneurial mindset to further develop its customer base and expand B2B business across the U.S. East Coast
The role involves selling technically sophisticated solutions into industrial and bioprocess-driven environments
The position carries full responsibility for a defined East Coast territory, with a strong emphasis on new business development, customer acquisition, and long-term territory growth
The company is looking for a sales professional who enjoys opening new doors, building trusted customer relationships, and developing a solid technical understanding of solutions with support from internal technical and application teams
This opportunity is well suited for sales professionals who have experience selling complex or technical B2B solutions into industrial, biotech, or process-oriented environments
Prior experience with the specific products or applications is not required
Own and grow the East Coast sales territory
Drive new business development while supporting existing customers
Manage a consultative sales process (typical sales cycles of 3–9 months)
Lead customer meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations
Serve as the primary commercial contact for customers
Collaborate with internal teams on proposals, order execution, and customer support
Represent the company at industry events and customer meetings
Experience in field sales or territory management
A strong commercial track record in technical or industrial markets
Exposure to customers in bioprocessing, fermentation, industrial biotech, or related environments (existing network preferred)
Experience selling technical, analytical, or capital equipment solutions
Confidence working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
A deep scientific background is not required. Success in this role is driven by sales experience, customer access, and relationship-building skills
Benefits
20 days of paid vacation, paid sick leave, and company holidays
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Employer-sponsored health insurance
Company-provided laptop and phone
Travel reimbursement, including daily per diem for business travel
A stable, long-term opportunity within an established organization with a strong market reputation
Company
GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.
The German American Chamber of Commerce® of the Midwest (GACC Midwest), headquartered in Chicago with a branch office in Detroit, was founded in 1963.