Business Development Representative - Manufacturing

Founded in 2003, Paragon Manufacturing Corp was built to close the gap between design intent and full-scale production. We are a_ trusted partner to OEMs_ across the aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and communications sectors, delivering precision-built wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electro-mechanical products where reliability and quality are critical. We operate in a structured, process-driven manufacturing environment focused on execution discipline, regulatory compliance, and scalable growth.

We are seeking a motivated, professional, and highly organized Manufacturing Business Development Representative with_ direct experience in manufacturing, industrial, or engineered-products environments._ This role is responsible for identifying and researching target accounts, conducting outbound prospecting, generating early-stage customer interest, gathering preliminary opportunity information, maintaining disciplined CRM visibility, and transitioning qualified leads to the appropriate sales owner.

This is a_ top-of-funnel business development role_ designed to support pipeline creation and strategic account penetration in a B2B manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate understands how to engage OEMs and other industrial customers, gather early commercial and application information, and support growth in a specification-driven environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and prioritize target OEM, contract manufacturing, and Tier 1–3 accounts across approved industries, customer profiles, and geographies
• Execute outbound prospecting through phone, email, LinkedIn, referrals, trade associations, industry directories, and other approved business development channels
• Secure introductory meetings, discovery calls, and meaningful early-stage conversations with prospective customers in manufacturing and technical markets
• Gather preliminary opportunity details, including customer application, product or program need, estimated timing, expected volumes, drawings or specifications if available, and other relevant commercial information
• Assess high-level strategic fit against target industries, customer profiles, and Paragon’s manufacturing capabilities
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete CRM records for prospecting activity, account and contact data, notes, next steps, and opportunity status
• Prepare complete and actionable lead handoff packages and transition qualified opportunities to the appropriate sales owner for downstream review
• Maintain a disciplined follow-up cadence to ensure viable opportunities are advanced and documented appropriately
• Support reporting on outreach activity, target account penetration, lead development, and top-of-funnel pipeline performance
• Provide market insight, competitive feedback, and customer intelligence to support commercial strategy and target-account planning
• Represent Paragon professionally and credibly in all customer-facing and external interactions

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of business development, inside sales, lead generation, customer engagement, or related commercial experience in a manufacturing, industrial, engineered-products, electronics, wire harness, aerospace, medical device, defense, or similar B2B manufacturing environment
• Experience prospecting into or supporting sales efforts with OEMs, contract manufacturers, or other industrial/manufacturing customers
• Experience with outbound prospecting and early-stage customer engagement
• Experience using CRM platforms such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail
• Ability to gather, organize, and document commercial and opportunity information clearly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard business systems
• Self-starter with sound judgment, persistence, and professionalism

· Familiarity with build-to-print, specification-driven, or custom manufacturing environments is preferred

· Experience in cable assemblies, wire harnesses, electro-mechanical products, contract manufacturing, or closely related technical products is preferred

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent outreach into target manufacturing and industrial accounts
• High-quality engagement with strategic prospects
• Strong CRM discipline and documentation accuracy
• Complete, usable, and timely lead handoffs
• Meaningful contribution to qualified pipeline creation
• Professional representation of the company in the market

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $19.25 - $24 per hour, based on experience
• Performance-based bonus tied to role-specific business development KPIs
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits consistent with company offerings

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site role based in Everett, Washington
• Primarily office-based within a manufacturing facility environment
• Regular use of phone, computer, CRM platform, email, and other business systems
• Frequent collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other internal teams
• Occasional interaction with production areas, subject to applicable safety requirements
• May involve attendance at customer meetings, trade events, or industry functions as needed
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring organization, responsiveness, and professionalism

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
• Frequent use of a keyboard, mouse, and telephone
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and in writing
• May occasionally need to stand, walk, bend, reach, or move through office and manufacturing areas
• Must be able to lift and carry light materials or equipment up to 15 pounds on an occasional basis
• Must be able to travel locally or out of state as needed for customer visits, trade events, or business development activities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at hr@bluerockglobalpe.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Paragon Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected under federal, Washington State, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment.

This job description provides a general overview of the role and does not represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Duties may evolve based on business needs. Management reserves the right to modify or assign responsibilities as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.25 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in business development, inside sales, lead generation, or customer engagement in a B2B environment?

• Have you previously prospected into or supported sales efforts with OEMs, contract manufacturers, or Tier 1–3 industrial customers?

• Which types of products or industries have you engaged with in prior sales or business development roles? (Select all that apply)

Wire harnesses
Cable assemblies
Electro‑mechanical products
Aerospace or defense
Medical devices
Industrial or automation products
Electronics
Other engineered products
None of the above

• What is your available start date?
• Does the salary range align with your expectations?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person