Business Development Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Johnson Electric scores B on the Alion truth index.
Come Innovate Motion with Us!
At Johnson Electric we are improving quality of life for everyone through our innovation motion systems. Johnson Electric (JE) is excited to announce that we are now recruiting for a Business Development Manager based in our Plymouth, MI facility.
Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Understanding and representing user needs, defining a vision for a product, setting priorities, and aligning stakeholders.
Assess RFQ, project viability and prepare quotation, set pricing, and highlight value proposition.
Conduct market research to identify segments where JE can grow by understanding unrealized market needs, competition, supplier, regulation, and company's existing and future capabilities.
Create and execute strategic planning through a Discover Driven Planning (DDP) to grow business. Monitor forecast, budget and DDP and take actions on drivers to meet objectives.
Lead the development of Sales Tools and train sales force on product differentiation.
Monitor sales force activity to ensure execution of forecast, budget and DDP.
Track and manage financial performance of assigned product lines (Revenue and Profit).
Prepare Strategic planning presentation quarterly for assigned segments.
Monitor Project Managers to ensure products are launched on time (According to customer requirements).
Manage customer visits and agendas.
Manage customer situations (issues) and responses.
Our Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering
Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for sponsorship now or in future.
6+ Years of experience in strategic planning, business development and marketing.
6+ Years of leadership experience
Demonstrate teamwork.
Negotiation Skills
Presentation Skills
Would Be Advantageous:
10+ Years of experience in product or program management, strategic planning, and/or marketing
MBA
Analytical, strategic, and logical decision-making skills
Highly organized with an emphasis on priorities and goal setting
Strong execution and communication skills
Experience in the manufacturing space
Proficiency in German and/or French
What We Offer:
JE offers talented employee’s exceptional opportunities to learn and grow professionally with rewarding careers. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, prescription plan, vision, disability coverage, life insurance coverage, 401K match, and holiday/vacation benefits.
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.