Entry Level Business Unit Manager Jobs
New grad business unit manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a demonstrated ability to coordinate teams and projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Medical Devices, Retail, and Insurance, with employers like Eurofins, Circle K, and ABEC hiring at this level now.
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Why Join ABEC?· Be part of a dynamic and innovative team delivering globally recognized best-in-class systems to drive the future of drug production.· Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives.ABEC is a global leader in delivering integrated solutions and services for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.
- Day 1 Benefits - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 3 Weeks Paid Vacation & 10 Paid Holidays per calendar year
- Company paid life insurance
- Industry leading 401K plan (40% match!)
- Uncapped commission potential on top of base salary; paid quarterly
Position Summary:
The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for managing and growing business of an existing portfolio of ABEC accounts within a defined geography while also prospecting, qualifying, developing, and signing new accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Exceed all activity standards for prospecting, meetings, presentations, proposals, and closed business.
- Initiate and coordinate the development of action plans to grow market share.
- Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities.
- Develop and implement sales opportunity and account strategies.
- Work with ABEC business unit Managers to qualify, develop, and close opportunities.
- Maintain a close working relationship with other offices to drive activity/results through the leveraging and consistent application of corporate best practice sales processes and initiatives.
- Arrange sales calls, understand competitor activity, coordinate presentations and proposals.
- Provide regular reporting of activities including forecasts and call reports.
- Providing input and analysis of market and industry trends.
- Monitors competition activity as appropriate.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge and establishes critical professional networks.
- Maintains customer and territory knowledge.
- Maintain high levels of client satisfaction through relationship building activities.
- Control expenses to meet budget guidelines.
- Execute other tasks as assigned.
- Provide timely feedback to senior management.
- Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.
Qualifications:
- 4 Year degree in Science, Engineering, or Business plus a proven record of successful consultative sales experience, including strategic selling and negotiation. Successful related work experience in a services industry may be considered.
- Three to five years’ experience selling within the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry or experience with outside direct sales success using consultative and solution-oriented sales approaches.
- Knowledge in one or all of the following industries: Engineering, manufacturing, biopharmaceuticals.
- Ability to call on and influence the decision makers in an organization for the areas represented (operations, quality, business unit, product development, procurement, engineering, etc.).
- Demonstrated success working in fast-paced, highly competitive, deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to work cross functionally within the ABEC organization to achieve results.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Ability to travel is required for this position - estimated at 60% to 80%.
- Minimal 2 years’ experience utilizing CRM software.
- Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
- Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.
Why Join ABEC?· Be part of a dynamic and innovative team delivering globally recognized best-in-class systems to drive the future of drug production.· Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives.ABEC is a global leader in delivering integrated solutions and services for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.
- Day 1 Benefits - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 3 Weeks Paid Vacation & 10 Paid Holidays per calendar year
- Company paid life insurance
- Industry leading 401K plan (40% match!)
- Uncapped commission potential on top of base salary; paid quarterly
Position Summary:
The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for managing and growing business of an existing portfolio of ABEC accounts within a defined geography while also prospecting, qualifying, developing, and signing new accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Exceed all activity standards for prospecting, meetings, presentations, proposals, and closed business.
- Initiate and coordinate the development of action plans to grow market share.
- Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities.
- Develop and implement sales opportunity and account strategies.
- Work with ABEC business unit Managers to qualify, develop, and close opportunities.
- Maintain a close working relationship with other offices to drive activity/results through the leveraging and consistent application of corporate best practice sales processes and initiatives.
- Arrange sales calls, understand competitor activity, coordinate presentations and proposals.
- Provide regular reporting of activities including forecasts and call reports.
- Providing input and analysis of market and industry trends.
- Monitors competition activity as appropriate.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge and establishes critical professional networks.
- Maintains customer and territory knowledge.
- Maintain high levels of client satisfaction through relationship building activities.
- Control expenses to meet budget guidelines.
- Execute other tasks as assigned.
- Provide timely feedback to senior management.
- Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.
Qualifications:
- 4 Year degree in Science, Engineering, or Business plus a proven record of successful consultative sales experience, including strategic selling and negotiation. Successful related work experience in a services industry may be considered.
- Three to five years’ experience selling within the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry or experience with outside direct sales success using consultative and solution-oriented sales approaches.
- Knowledge in one or all of the following industries: Engineering, manufacturing, biopharmaceuticals.
- Ability to call on and influence the decision makers in an organization for the areas represented (operations, quality, business unit, product development, procurement, engineering, etc.).
- Demonstrated success working in fast-paced, highly competitive, deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to work cross functionally within the ABEC organization to achieve results.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Ability to travel is required for this position - estimated at 60% to 80%.
- Minimal 2 years’ experience utilizing CRM software.
- Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
- Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.
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Entry Level Business Unit Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level business unit manager job?
Focus on demonstrating cross-functional coordination experience, even from internships, student organizations, or part-time work. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can track budgets, support team goals, and communicate across departments. A clear record of organizing projects or leading small teams, paired with a business-related degree or relevant coursework, gives entry level applicants a meaningful edge.
Which companies hire entry level business unit managers?
Companies hiring entry level business unit managers right now include Eurofins, Circle K, and ABEC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Mid-size and large organizations across operations-heavy industries tend to build pipeline at this level, recruiting early-career candidates into rotational or junior manager roles.
Are there remote entry level business unit manager jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site or hybrid. About 20% of entry level business unit manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates open to in-person work will see the widest range of opportunities while still finding some flexible options in the mix.
Are these new grad business unit manager jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior business unit manager roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or volunteer work in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates with a relevant degree and demonstrated organizational skills rather than requiring prior management titles.
Which industries hire the most entry level business unit managers?
Entry Level business unit manager roles concentrate in Medical Devices, Retail, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive early-career hiring because their scale and operational complexity create consistent demand for junior managers who can support unit-level planning and coordination from day one.