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Business Development Manager

The Shyft Group
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Indiana, Bristol
603 Earthway Boulevard (Show on map)
Dec 11, 2025
Business Development Manager \| Utilimaster \| Bristol, IN (Main) Regular Employee \| Salary Exempt What you'll do: As the Business Development Manager for Utilimaster (An Aebi Schmidt Group Brand) based at our facility in Bristol, IN, you will be accountable for driving new business with a focus on OEM Chassis Dealers, Tier 2 Leasing, and small, mid-size fleet customers. You will spend approximately 70% of your time on developing new business development, and 30% on nurturing your existing customer base. Travel up to 70-75% (with an average of 50%) will be required. Territory: OH, PA, NY, NJ, CT, MA, NH, RI, VT, ME Core Responsibilities Generate and qualify new leads Develop and execute market penetration strategies Build and manage a robust sales pipeline Negotiate and close complex leasing deals Represent us at industry events and prospect new clients What you need to be successful: Bachelor's degree and four or more (4+) years new business development experience (or) a High School Diploma/GED and eight or more (8+) years new business development experience Proven lead generation and closing skills Strong prospecting and networking abilities Hunter mentality with a drive to exceed targets Proficient in Microsoft 365 Ability to travel up to 75% Why The Shyft Group? Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That's why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance-so you can thrive both personally and professionally. Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care At The Shyft Group, we don't just offer benefits-we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference! Who we are: The Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, Builtmore, and Independent Truck Upfitters- are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada. Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we're leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com. The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.