Business Development Manager

Engineering innovators’ ambitions.

Kickmaker partners with innovators to turn ambitious ideas into market-ready products.

Faster, smarter and built to scale.

We are an engineering consultancy and design office with end-to-end capabilities.

With 300+ strategists and engineers across the United States, France and China, we bring together hardware, software and industrial expertise to support high-tech projects from strategic vision to mass production.

From robotics and medical devices to aerospace & defense, mobility & energy, special machinery, consumer products and premium & luxury, we help clients solve complex engineering and production challenges.

Our multidisciplinary teams combine local execution with global manufacturing insight to optimize time, cost and materials, de-risk scale-up and accelerate time-to-market.

Passionate. Principled. Pioneering.

These values shape how we engineer, collaborate and challenge conventions : a maker culture where talented people learn, build and grow together.

Client Missions

• Build and grow a strategic account portfolio and establish Kickmaker’s presence in Central Texas through a mix of outbound prospecting (phone, field, events), executive-level networking, and thought leadership (media, conferences, industry forums)
• Lead discovery and sales meetings with senior stakeholders (CTOs, VPs Engineering, Program Directors, Procurement)
• Analyze client needs in depth and shape tailored, value-based commercial offers in close coordination with our technical teams
• Own the full sales cycle, from lead qualification to proposal, negotiation of commercial terms, and contract signature (MSAs, SOWs)
• Oversee project delivery with partner organizations, ensuring alignment on scope, quality, timelines, and client satisfaction
• Drive account expansion and long-term partnerships through regular business reviews and proactive relationship management
• Monitor the market, competitive landscape, and industry trends to identify new opportunities and inform go-to-market strategy

Internal Missions at Kickmaker

• Partner with the HR and Talent Acquisition teams on recruitment: candidate sourcing, technical and cultural interviews, and offer alignment
• Build a strong, trust-based relationship with each Kicker
• Support and follow up with each Kicker throughout their assignment with the partner, from onboarding to mission completion
• Define and implement reporting processes and KPIs (pipeline, conversion, utilization, client satisfaction, retention) and present regular business updates to leadership
• Lead and mentor the junior sales team, supporting their professional development and performance
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of sales and delivery processes, and ensure compliance with current HSE rules and company standards

Profile

• Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in B2B sales, business development, or consulting, ideally within an engineering services, technical consulting, or professional services firm
• Proven track record of selling complex technical services or solutions and closing high-value, multi-stakeholder deals
• Passion for new technologies and a strong ability to engage credibly with engineers and technical decision-makers
• Strong understanding of the Austin industrial and tech ecosystem (semiconductors, electronics, robotics, mobility, and hardware startups); an established network across key accounts and partners is a significant plus
• Engineering background, or experience in sectors combining mechanical, electronic, or robotics expertise
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience managing or coaching a sales team
• Strong negotiation, communication, and executive presence
• Resilient and composed under pressure, with the ability to navigate complex and fast-moving situations
• Persistent, rigorous, and entrepreneurial: you take ownership and do whatever it takes to succeed at new challenges