Hybrid
Remote
Agency
himalayas
About this role
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job SummaryThe Business Development Manager is remote and may be based in any of the following states: Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin or Illinois.
Your day will blend strategic planning, client engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll start by reviewing pipeline activity and preparing reaching out to prospective and current clients. Most days would involve onsite meetings, where you assess customer needs and present tailored solutions.
You will work closely with engineering, estimating, and marketing teams to align offerings with client expectations.Location: Remote (Candidate may reside in OK, KS, NE, ND, SD, MN, IA, MO, WI or IL)Travel: 50% within the Central RegionWhat a typical day looks like: Plan and prioritize personal sales activities and customer/prospective customer contact towards achieving acknowledged business aims, including costs and sales.
Maintain and develop current and new customer relationships to optimize quality of service, business growth, and customer satisfaction. Use customer/potential customer contact tools and systems where available, and update relevant information held in these systems.
Plan/carry out/hold up local marketing activities to acknowledge budgets and timescales, and integrate personal sales efforts with other organized marketing activities, e.g., product launches, promotions, advertising, exhibitions and telemarketing. Study and learn all parts of the sales process including but not limited to, services offered, financial
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
OTE
$139k (range: $101k–$139k)
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Location flexibility
Agency — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
14–45 days (project-based) · 30–90 days (retainer)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We tried an agency before and it didn't work"
- "Can we start with a smaller engagement?"
- "How do you measure success / ROI?"
- "We have an internal team for this"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI threatening traditional agency services
- • Productized service models
- • Niche vs full-service positioning
- • Performance-based pricing demand
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Relationship-building is crucial — agency clients tend to be long-term partnerships.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a agency market.
The compensation range of $101k–$139k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.
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