Business Development Jobs in Cleveland, OH
Business Development jobs in Cleveland are concentrated in downtown's office corridor, the Flats East Bank district, and the fast-growing University Circle area, with strong demand across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and professional services. Employers hiring right now include PPG, Alair Homes, and Kids Thrive. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are hiring! at Supply Technologies, a subsidiary of ParkOhio(NASDAQ:PKOH), specializes in supplier selection and management, planning, implementing, managing the physical flow of product for world-class international manufacturing companies, and servicing customers in the various markets.
Apply today and become part of a team on this journey within more than 100 industries; expertise in nearly every inventory management discipline; use of advanced and emerging technologies, and a singularly connected global infrastructure, only Supply Technologies has the intellectual and technological infrastructure to give you a program of process, resource and production efficiencies that improve your competitive position in the marketplace.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a motivated and well-spoken Business Development Manager to join our Global Sales Team. The BDM will be responsible for developing new opportunities, communicating with customers, understanding their needs, and ensuring a smooth sales process. You will also need to work with people across marketing, partner, and finance to develop and deliver customer offers.
As a BDM you will play a fundamental role in achieving our ambitious customer acquisition and revenue growth objectives. You must be comfortable with high activity which includes qualifying, following up, closing inbound leads, working closely with channel partners, actively generating and closing new prospects through outbound activities. It’s important that you are confident in picking up the phone to speak with new prospects and developing these into leads and successful outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute with Sales Management to establishing Business Development processes by adopting best practices from the local Teams
- Adhere at KPIs to measure performance
- Log all activities in Salesforce CRM
- Prospect via tools (SalesNav, Zoominfo, Drift, etc)
- Nurture Marketing Qualified Leads converting them into Sales Accepted Leads
- Focus on outbound prospecting activity with the phone, email and sales tools
- Follow up and handle inbound leads through online web sales and marketing channels
- Route qualified opportunities to appropriate sales executive for further development and closure
- Maintain and expand pipeline of prospects
- Understand customer needs and requirements
- Perform effective video calls and demos to prospects
- Build and maintain local knowledge of competitive solutions
- Achieve monthly sales development metrics
- Provide weekly updates of commercial activities and participate in weekly forecasting and pipeline management calls as necessary
Must Haves:
- Understand the marketing leads and sales opportunity processes at all stages of the life cycle
- Confident with the ability to influence key, senior stakeholders within organizations who will ultimately be the decision-makers
- Able to grasp new technology and communicate value to prospective customers
- Track record of over-achieving sales development metrics
- Proficient with corporate productivity and web presentation tools
- Strong listening and presentation skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
- Ability to work with CRM and marketing tools such as SAP or similar tools
- Willingness to adjust working hours to accommodate multiple time-zones
- Travel, must be willing to travel up to 70%
- Valid Drivers license & Passport
- 2+ years’ experience of sales experience within the industrial market.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
We Value:
- Can-do attitude and willingness to go above and beyond
- Fasteners Experience
- Humble and willing to always learn
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in English is required.
- OUR Team Members:
- Do The Right Thing and we will succeed: We insist on honest and ethical behavior; We treat others respectfully; Our actions are underlined with high integrity; We partner with others who hold these same values.
- Go One Better to achieve greatness: We strive to do our best every day; We are curious and seek alternative viewpoints; We value innovation to deliver long-term success; We will not accept the status quo and tirelessly seek to improve.
- Customer First balanced with Company results: We serve our customers with a sense of urgency; We strive to anticipate our customer’s needs; We work with our customers to ensure we are providing them the best solutions they value; We help to deliver the long-term success of our company.
- WE DO what we say: We seek clarity and understanding; We follow through on our commitments; We respectfully challenge and collaborate to achieve mutual success; Once we agree, we move forward and make no excuses.
- Together we win: We respect and value each other’s thoughts and opinions; We make the time to develop meaningful relationships; We seek new opportunities to continuously learn: We never miss an opportunity to bring out the best in others.
- Make a career at SUPPLY TECHNOLOGIES:
- Career Development: Success starts from within, and we will help you chart your path from which you can enhance your career evolution.
- Supply Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Health saving account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Pension Plan
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance
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Business Development Jobs in Cleveland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a business development job in Cleveland?
The strongest path into Cleveland business development is through the city's dominant sectors: health systems, regional banks and insurance firms, manufacturing companies, and professional services. Jobs cluster downtown, in University Circle near the medical and research institutions, and along the I-77 corridor toward Independence. Candidates who can show a history of growing revenue in a Cleveland-adjacent industry and who bring existing relationships in those verticals stand out most with local hiring teams.
Which companies hire business developments in Cleveland?
Cleveland business development roles are posted by PPG, Alair Homes, and Kids Thrive and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Cleveland's employer base skews toward established regional firms, large health networks, and mid-market industrial companies that hire business development talent to grow institutional and commercial accounts.
Are there remote business development jobs in Cleveland?
Yes, though availability varies: business development roles tied to relationship management and field sales tend to require in-person presence, while roles focused on strategy, partnerships, or account management often allow hybrid arrangements. About 33% of business development openings tied to Cleveland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the most flexibility found in technology, professional services, and software-adjacent firms operating out of downtown and the eastern suburbs.
How can I get a business development job in Cleveland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Cleveland is a sales development representative or account coordinator role at one of the city's mid-size professional services, SaaS, or healthcare technology firms, which regularly hire candidates without deep experience and promote internally. Cleveland's startup scene around MidTown and the Health-Tech Corridor also offers entry-level business development roles where candidates can build a portfolio quickly. Familiarity with Cleveland's key sectors and a demonstrated ability to prospect or build relationships in those industries gives entry-level candidates a clear edge locally.
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