Business Development Manager Jobs in Minnesota
Business Development Manager jobs in Minnesota are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in enterprise technology, medical devices, financial services, and commercial real estate across the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro, Rochester, and Duluth. Major employers with lasting presences in the state include Medtronic, UnitedHealth Group, and 3M, all of which maintain sizable business development functions. The most sought-after specialties are B2B sales strategy, partner and channel development, and healthcare market expansion. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN is a precision machining company, and our company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries.
The BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT MANAGER is a key driver of client success and business growth, serving as the trusted link between our company and our clients. In this role, you’ll build strong, lasting relationships, uncover new opportunities, and turn client needs into winning solutions. You’ll lead account strategies, develop thoughtful proposals, and deliver an exceptional client experience that strengthens partnerships and fuels growth.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:
- Develop strong long-term client-business relationships for both new and existing customers.
- Manage all aspects of sales, service, and satisfaction for active, new, and potential customers
- Provide excellent customer service working in a team-oriented environment.
- Monitor and proactively improve customer satisfaction and product performance.
- Lead customer contract requirements flow down and order planning to ensure both company and customer needs are being met. Collaborate and facilitate cross functional team meetings with both internal and external customers.
- Develop New Product Development project plans and timelines. Lead cross functional team meetings to manage progress.
- Provide oversite to issue resolution of customer complaints.
- Prepare for and facilitate customer visits and assessments.
- Oversee customer daily business interactions
- Collaborate with estimating to establish pricing. Develop proposals and administer contracts.
- Assess project and customer profitability. Develop solutions to improve.
- 20% travel – customer visits, meetings, and tradeshows.
Maintain knowledge of current industry landscape including but not limited to:
- New opportunities with current industry trends
- Competition and customer news and announcements
- Industry contacts for business intelligence
- Customer or event presentations in PowerPoint
- Tradeshow mailings, promotions lead generation and follow up
- Internal communications. i.e. newsletters
- External communication i.e. community and media relations, public relations
- Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree (business, marketing, engineering or operations preferred)
- 3-5 years sales or business development, customer service, or sales experience; Manufacturing experience, Project Management experience, Leadership experience recommended.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Adaptable to changing priorities and work schedules to meet customer services standards.
- Customer and quality focused.
- Excellent customer communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills working with all levels and departments of the company to aid in providing superior customer service.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Ability to think and work independently.
- Working knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 quality standards and government regulatory compliance requirements.
- Proficient in PC applications - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS projects, ERP business systems.
- Ability to manage multiple clients along with multiple small to large scale projects.
- Ability to read blueprints a plus.
CORE VALUES
- People – We can do it
- Innovation – We work together
- Service – We honor our word
- Quality – We do what’s right
Full-time, Salaried (Exempt) position
Benefits Eligible position (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, profit sharing, holiday pay, PTO)
Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time***
METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN is a precision machining company, and our company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries.
The BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT MANAGER is a key driver of client success and business growth, serving as the trusted link between our company and our clients. In this role, you’ll build strong, lasting relationships, uncover new opportunities, and turn client needs into winning solutions. You’ll lead account strategies, develop thoughtful proposals, and deliver an exceptional client experience that strengthens partnerships and fuels growth.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:
- Develop strong long-term client-business relationships for both new and existing customers.
- Manage all aspects of sales, service, and satisfaction for active, new, and potential customers
- Provide excellent customer service working in a team-oriented environment.
- Monitor and proactively improve customer satisfaction and product performance.
- Lead customer contract requirements flow down and order planning to ensure both company and customer needs are being met. Collaborate and facilitate cross functional team meetings with both internal and external customers.
- Develop New Product Development project plans and timelines. Lead cross functional team meetings to manage progress.
- Provide oversite to issue resolution of customer complaints.
- Prepare for and facilitate customer visits and assessments.
- Oversee customer daily business interactions
- Collaborate with estimating to establish pricing. Develop proposals and administer contracts.
- Assess project and customer profitability. Develop solutions to improve.
- 20% travel – customer visits, meetings, and tradeshows.
Maintain knowledge of current industry landscape including but not limited to:
- New opportunities with current industry trends
- Competition and customer news and announcements
- Industry contacts for business intelligence
- Customer or event presentations in PowerPoint
- Tradeshow mailings, promotions lead generation and follow up
- Internal communications. i.e. newsletters
- External communication i.e. community and media relations, public relations
- Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree (business, marketing, engineering or operations preferred)
- 3-5 years sales or business development, customer service, or sales experience; Manufacturing experience, Project Management experience, Leadership experience recommended.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Adaptable to changing priorities and work schedules to meet customer services standards.
- Customer and quality focused.
- Excellent customer communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills working with all levels and departments of the company to aid in providing superior customer service.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Ability to think and work independently.
- Working knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 quality standards and government regulatory compliance requirements.
- Proficient in PC applications - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS projects, ERP business systems.
- Ability to manage multiple clients along with multiple small to large scale projects.
- Ability to read blueprints a plus.
CORE VALUES
- People – We can do it
- Innovation – We work together
- Service – We honor our word
- Quality – We do what’s right
Full-time, Salaried (Exempt) position
Benefits Eligible position (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, profit sharing, holiday pay, PTO)
Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time***
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The qualifications that appear most often in business development manager jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required
- Demonstrated success closing complex B2B deals or managing strategic accounts
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with C-suite or director-level clients
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills for enterprise or mid-market environments
- Familiarity with Minnesota's medical device, health tech, or financial services sector preferred
Business Development Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a business development manager in Minnesota?
Most Minnesota employers expect a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field, followed by several years in sales or account management. There is no state-issued license required for the role itself. Candidates who advance fastest typically build a record in inside sales or account executive positions at Minnesota companies in technology, healthcare, or financial services before stepping into a business development manager role.
Which companies hire business development managers in Minnesota?
Minnesota business development manager roles are posted by RBC, Molex, and Keenfinity and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and medical device firms means that enterprise-scale business development roles appear regularly throughout the year.
Which Minnesota cities have the most business development manager jobs?
Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Minnesota lead Minnesota for business development manager openings. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro dominates due to its density of corporate headquarters in financial services, technology, and healthcare, while Rochester draws openings tied to the Mayo Clinic ecosystem and its surrounding medical and life sciences suppliers.
Are there remote business development manager jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than most fields, since business development work is primarily relationship- and communication-driven rather than location-bound. About 83% of business development manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has adapted to distributed work. Strategy, prospecting, and account management tasks are the functions most frequently performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a business development manager in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a sales development representative or inside sales role at a Minnesota technology or healthcare company, which provides the pipeline management and outreach experience that business development manager positions require. Large Minnesota employers including Medtronic, Cargill, and regional SaaS firms regularly hire associate sales and account coordinator roles that serve as feeders into business development functions. Completing a Certified Professional Sales Person credential or building a documented prospecting portfolio strengthens a candidacy without requiring prior management experience.
Where can I find and apply to business development manager jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to business development manager jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your background and target industry, and apply directly to the listings that match.
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