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Business Development Manager – Fenestration & Screen Systems
Location: Remote, United States; with convenient access to a major commercial airport / Nationwide travel
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive | Company-paid health insurance. 401(k) retirement plan with competitive employer match. 20 days of paid time off, plus 11 paid company holidays.
About the Role
ETTLIN Smart Textiles Inc. is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive the continued growth of Transpatec®, its premium insect screen fabric, in the U.S. market. Learn more about ETTLIN Smart Textiles at: https://ettlintextiles.com/
This opportunity is well suited for a commercially driven professional with experience in insect screening, screen systems, fenestration, shading/sun protection, or a closely related segment of the window and door industry who understands the market, enjoys developing new customer relationships, and is comfortable building business across a nationwide territory.
ETTLIN established its U.S. subsidiary earlier this year and has already developed initial customer relationships and a growing pipeline of market opportunities. CRM and sales processes, U.S.-based support, product samples, and logistics resources are in place to support customer development across the market.
The Business Development Manager will now take ownership of the next phase of U.S. market development, with a focus on expanding the customer and partner base and converting market opportunities into sustainable, recurring business.
As ETTLIN’s first dedicated U.S. business development professional, this position will report directly to the COO and offers a high degree of visibility, ownership, and direct access to the company’s leadership team. As the U.S. business grows, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on broader commercial
responsibilities and play an increasingly important role in shaping ETTLIN’s U.S. o
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Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
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Green Flags
Location flexibility
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Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
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