Business Development Manager

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Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Stevens Point, WI - Corporate Office

Starting Salary: $45,972.49 - $50,569.74 (salary to commensurate with experience). Compensation for this role consists of base pay and commission eligibility.

Skyward is seeking a Business Development Manager (BDM) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of identifying new business opportunities, engaging prospective customers, and helping shape the future of our sales pipeline. Click here for a full job description.

What you’ll do:

• Generate new sales opportunities through phone, email, video, social media, and other outreach methods.
• Build and manage a pipeline of qualified prospects.
• Develop and follow a structured outreach process (method, cadence, timing).
• Collaborate with Marketing on targeted campaigns and complete follow‑up.
• Schedule meetings and hand off qualified opportunities to Account Executives.
• Document activities in Skyforce and assist with forecasting.
• Share market trends and competitive intel from prospect conversations.
• Partner with Sales Enablement to refine skills and prospecting strategies.
• Attend tradeshows as needed for lead generation.
• Build internal relationships and deepen product knowledge to effectively communicate value.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in software or technology prospecting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and persuasive writing skills.
• An engaging personality with the ability to articulate technical concepts in a clear, compelling way.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with video conferencing tools (e.g., WebEx).
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.

Skyward’s Benefits:

At Skyward, we believe in supporting our team members both personally and professionally. Visit our Employee Benefits page for more information on the following offerings:

• Paid time off
• 8.5 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Company sponsored basic life/AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• A robust wellness program

Want to learn more about this department and the skills it takes to succeed as a member of the Skyward team? Spend some time on our careers page at https://www.skyward.com/careers. You'll learn more about our culture, expectations, and even the day-to-day mission of the department you're applying for. 

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