Business Development Manager

How to use this kit

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Interview prep

• Walk through how you would source and qualify advisory clients in the Asheville / regional market.
• Explain a pricing or ROI story you used to close or advance a deal.
• Describe coordinating marketing and sales on a multi-touch campaign.
• Ask how Cogent’s Inc. 5000 growth shapes BD targets and territories.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you enjoy consultative selling, market strategy, and measurable pipeline work for a growth-ranked analytics firm—on-site in Asheville, not remote.

Day in the role

As Business Development Manager at Cogent Analytics in Asheville, you would identify growth opportunities, shape go-to-market plans, and coordinate marketing or outreach that promotes advisory offerings. Typical work includes building prospect and offering lists, pricing and ROI framing, and partnering with promotion or sales stakeholders—aligned with O*NET marketing-manager tasks for this title (O*NET 11-2021.00).

Skills to emphasize

• Saylor Academy — Business & Management courses (free)
• Google Project Management — Skillshop / free intro resources (free)

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No. The listing is for Asheville, NC with remote set to off-site only (remote = 0).

What does a Business Development Manager focus on here?

Market strategy, promoting services, pricing/ROI thinking, and coordinating sales or marketing activity—grounded in standard BDM/marketing-manager work.

Where can I skill up for free?

Saylor Business & Management courses and Google’s free Project Management intro resources are both free per the cert list.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

Public-domain labor data — prepare examples for 2–3 of these.

• Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.
• Formulate, direct, or coordinate marketing activities or policies to promote products or services, working with advertising or promotion managers.
• Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, or return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.
• Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.
• Compile lists describing product or service offerings.
• Direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of marketing or sales staff and oversee their daily activities.
• Consult with product development personnel on product specifications, such as design, color, or packaging.
• Use sales forecasting or strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

Website: cogentanalytics.com

Public cache only — not an employee review.

Role overview (listing rewrite)

Cogentanalytics - Business Development Manager - ManufacturingAsheville, NCFull Time, No Remote Position Summary The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for driving business development and cultivating strong customer relationships. This role combines technical expertise with consultative selling to deliver tailored process solutions across multiple industries. The BDM identifies and secures new business opportunities, manages a sales pipeline from prospecting through close, maximizes penetration of existing accounts, and provides expert-level product and application knowledge. Reporting to the CEO, the BDM collaborates with internal teams and Production Manager to ensure profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term growth. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Identify and secure new business opportunities in manufacturing sectors. Cultivate strong customer relationships and manage a multi-million-dollar book of business. Manage the sales pipeline from prospecting through close, ensuring timely and effective follow-up on leads. Maximize penetration of existing accounts by understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions. Provide expert-level product and application knowledge to customers and internal teams. Collaborate with internal teams and Production Manager to ensure profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term growth. Requirements Self-directed, results-driven sales professional with a strong background in manufacturing sales. Strong ability to generate new business opportunities through consultative selling techniques. Technical expertise combined with consultative selling skills to deliver tailored process solutions. Experience managing a multi-million-dollar book of business and a robust sales pipeline. Ability to identify and secure new business opportunities across multiple industries. Expert-level product and application knowledge in manufacturing processes. More About Cogentanalytics Cogentanalytics is a leading provider of innovative solutions for the manufacturing industry. Our team of experts combines technical expertise with consultative selling to deliver tailored process solutions that meet our customers' needs. We are dedicated to fostering strong customer relationships and driving long-term growth through collaboration and innovation. Ready to Apply? To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Asheville, NC, hybrid, or fully remote?