Types of Work You May Be Involved In

Sales & Account Management

• Building relationships with new and existing customers

• Understanding customer needs and identifying solutions

• Coordinating with internal teams to ensure successful project execution

Business Development

• Identifying new opportunities and markets

• Supporting strategic growth initiatives

• Expanding relationships across industries

• Representing Nix Industrial at events and in the field

Marketing & Brand Development

• Managing digital marketing and campaigns

• Supporting recruiting and employer branding

• Creating content that showcases our work and culture

• Maintaining websites, social media, and marketing materials

Project Coordination & Customer Support

• Supporting project communication between teams and customers

• Ensuring expectations are aligned from start to finish

• Helping deliver a consistent, high-quality customer experience

Tools & Platforms You’ll Work With

Our business development team uses a mix of tools to support marketing, sales, and customer engagement.

Examples include:

• CRM systems for managing customer relationships

• Marketing platforms for campaigns and communication

• Website and content management tools

• Social media and digital advertising platforms

• Data tracking and reporting tools

These tools help our team stay organized, communicate effectively, and support growth across the company.

Skills We Look For

Business development roles require strong communication, organization, and a customer-focused mindset.

Common skills in these roles include:

• Relationship building and clear communication

• Problem solving and critical thinking

• Honesty and integrity

• Organization and time management

• Sales and negotiation skills

• Marketing and content development

• Understanding of industrial services and customer needs

We look for individuals who take ownership, communicate effectively, and are driven to support both the customer and the company’s success.

Typical Career Path

Business development offers multiple paths for growth depending on your strengths and interests.

Marketing Path

Marketing Coordinator / Specialist
Support campaigns, content creation, and brand initiatives.

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Marketing Manager
Lead marketing strategy, campaigns, and brand development efforts.

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Marketing Leadership
Oversee marketing strategy across the organization and support long-term growth.

Sales Path

Sales Support / Inside Sales
Assist with customer communication, quoting, and project coordination.

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Sales Specialist / Sales Representative
Manage customer relationships, develop new business, and support project success.

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Senior Sales / Business Development Leader
Lead strategic accounts, expand market presence, and drive growth initiatives.

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Sales Leadership
Oversee sales strategy, team development, and business growth.

Many team members grow by gaining experience across both marketing and sales functions.

Training & Skill Development

We believe strong business development teams are built through experience, learning, and collaboration.

Team members have opportunities for:

• Sales and communication training

• Marketing and digital strategy development

• Industry and product knowledge training

• Leadership development programs

• Mentorship from experienced team members

Understanding both the technical side of our work and the customer side of the business is key to long-term success.

A Day in Business Development

No two days are the same in business development.

A typical day might include:

• Meeting with customers or prospects

• Coordinating with fabrication, machining, or field teams

• Developing marketing campaigns or content

• Reviewing project opportunities and proposals

• Supporting ongoing customer relationships

• Planning for future growth initiatives

This role connects the work we do in the shop and field with the customers we serve.