Development Manager Jobs in Denver, CO
Development Manager jobs in Denver are in strong demand, concentrated in the Central Business District, LoDo, and the River North Art District across tech, construction, and nonprofit sectors. Employers hiring right now include CVS Health, ABB, and Rexel. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Date: Sep 16, 2026
Location: Denver, CO, US, 80202
Company: Gates Corporation
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
WHAT TO EXPECT
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our North America team. Located remote from your home office, the Business Development Manager, Food and Beverage Market, Americas will be part of the Americas Commercial team reporting to the Director - Industrial Growth, Commercial, Americas. This role is responsible for the development of profitable and sustainable sales growth across food and beverage processing, packaging, and related OEM and end-user markets within the United States and Canada. Additionally, this role is responsible for aligning the local sales and marketing strategy with the business objectives. The Business Development Manager will have broad responsibility for coordinating sales efforts across the entire Power Transmission products portfolio.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leverage deep expertise in the U.S. market to develop and execute a business development strategy focused on increasing food and beverage processor and packaging equipment builder specification and adoption of Gates products across target sanitary and production applications.
- Develop, own, and execute a multi-year business plan aligned with the Americas Strategic Plan, delivering profitable growth against defined revenue and cost objectives.
- Serve as the primary market and technical voice for food and beverage processors and OEMs by translating plant architectures, drive design standards, washdown requirements, and application demands into internal product, engineering, and commercial strategies.
- Identify, map, and actively engage key stakeholders within food and beverage manufacturing and processing organizations, including plant management, operations, maintenance/reliability engineering, corporate engineering, sourcing, and food safety/hygiene teams.
- Monitor and assess technology trends, regulatory changes (such as FDA, USDA, and EHEDG standards), and system-level shifts impacting food processing design and sanitation requirements and translate these insights into opportunities for Gates products.
- Identify relevant industry standards, sanitary certifications, washdown testing requirements, and validation needs required for food and beverage plant and equipment approval and platform adoption.
- Identify, quantify, and prioritize new business opportunities related to new product introductions, and emerging automation technologies in food processing
- Partner closely with technical sales, application engineering, product management, and account teams to build a robust pipeline of food and beverage projects and define winning strategies for plant and program awards.
- Develop and maintain a prioritized list of strategic and enterprise food and beverage processing targets, focusing resources on high-impact growth opportunities.
Requirements and Preferred Skills
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or Business.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience with at least 3 years experience in the industrial market.
- Background with food and beverage manufacturing equipment is preferred.
- Travel for this role is allotted at 30-50%.
- Must possess a strong business acumen and be an experienced, self-directed leader capable of planning, organizing, developing & directing key account plans/projects in a professional and logical manner.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
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Pay & Benefits
- Full-Time
- Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000
- SIP Eligible
- Relocation is not provided
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
- Eligible for (3 or 2) weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
- If they are in Band 16+ (Director+) state – Eligible for Flexible Time Off
- 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
Why Gates?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
Work Environment
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
Nearest Major Market: Denver
Date: Sep 16, 2026
Location: Denver, CO, US, 80202
Company: Gates Corporation
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
WHAT TO EXPECT
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our North America team. Located remote from your home office, the Business Development Manager, Food and Beverage Market, Americas will be part of the Americas Commercial team reporting to the Director - Industrial Growth, Commercial, Americas. This role is responsible for the development of profitable and sustainable sales growth across food and beverage processing, packaging, and related OEM and end-user markets within the United States and Canada. Additionally, this role is responsible for aligning the local sales and marketing strategy with the business objectives. The Business Development Manager will have broad responsibility for coordinating sales efforts across the entire Power Transmission products portfolio.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leverage deep expertise in the U.S. market to develop and execute a business development strategy focused on increasing food and beverage processor and packaging equipment builder specification and adoption of Gates products across target sanitary and production applications.
- Develop, own, and execute a multi-year business plan aligned with the Americas Strategic Plan, delivering profitable growth against defined revenue and cost objectives.
- Serve as the primary market and technical voice for food and beverage processors and OEMs by translating plant architectures, drive design standards, washdown requirements, and application demands into internal product, engineering, and commercial strategies.
- Identify, map, and actively engage key stakeholders within food and beverage manufacturing and processing organizations, including plant management, operations, maintenance/reliability engineering, corporate engineering, sourcing, and food safety/hygiene teams.
- Monitor and assess technology trends, regulatory changes (such as FDA, USDA, and EHEDG standards), and system-level shifts impacting food processing design and sanitation requirements and translate these insights into opportunities for Gates products.
- Identify relevant industry standards, sanitary certifications, washdown testing requirements, and validation needs required for food and beverage plant and equipment approval and platform adoption.
- Identify, quantify, and prioritize new business opportunities related to new product introductions, and emerging automation technologies in food processing
- Partner closely with technical sales, application engineering, product management, and account teams to build a robust pipeline of food and beverage projects and define winning strategies for plant and program awards.
- Develop and maintain a prioritized list of strategic and enterprise food and beverage processing targets, focusing resources on high-impact growth opportunities.
Requirements and Preferred Skills
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or Business.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience with at least 3 years experience in the industrial market.
- Background with food and beverage manufacturing equipment is preferred.
- Travel for this role is allotted at 30-50%.
- Must possess a strong business acumen and be an experienced, self-directed leader capable of planning, organizing, developing & directing key account plans/projects in a professional and logical manner.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
#LP-LI1
Pay & Benefits
- Full-Time
- Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000
- SIP Eligible
- Relocation is not provided
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
- Eligible for (3 or 2) weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
- If they are in Band 16+ (Director+) state – Eligible for Flexible Time Off
- 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
Why Gates?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
Work Environment
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
Nearest Major Market: Denver
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Development Manager Jobs in Denver: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a development manager job in Denver?
Target Denver's strongest hiring sectors: technology companies along the 16th Street corridor, construction and real estate development firms tied to the city's ongoing urban growth, and the sizable nonprofit community anchored in Capitol Hill and Five Points. Candidates who stand out typically bring a mix of project leadership experience, stakeholder communication skills, and familiarity with Denver's development landscape, whether that means navigating city permitting processes or managing distributed tech teams.
Which companies hire development managers in Denver?
Employers hiring development managers in Denver right now include CVS Health, ABB, and Rexel, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Denver's hiring mix runs from mid-size tech firms and regional construction companies to large nonprofits and energy companies with headquarters or major offices downtown.
Are there remote development manager jobs in Denver?
Yes, though it depends on the sector: software and nonprofit fundraising development managers often work remotely, while construction and real estate development managers typically need to be on-site. About 73% of development manager openings tied to Denver are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the strongest remote options concentrated in the tech and SaaS segment of the market.
How can I get a development manager job in Denver with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Denver is through the nonprofit sector, where organizations in Capitol Hill, Congress Park, and Five Points regularly hire development coordinators and development associates as stepping stones to manager roles. Denver's active nonprofit community, particularly in human services and arts funding, promotes from within more often than corporate employers. Building grant writing skills and donor database experience gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge in that segment of the market.
Which industries hire the most development managers in Denver?
Denver development manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software and Transportation & Logistics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Denver's position as a regional hub for technology, a long-standing center for energy and construction, and home to one of the country's densest nonprofit ecosystems drives consistent demand across all three of those sectors.
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