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Business Development Manager

Hobgoodelectric, Columbia, SC, United States


Department: Electrical & Mechanical Apparatus Service & Repair
Location: South Carolina
Hobgood Electric Company is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager (BDM) to help grow our Electrical and Mechanical Apparatus Service & Repair business across South Carolina.
This role is focused on developing long-term customer relationships in industrial, municipal, and utility markets—supporting motor, pump, gearbox, and rotating equipment service, repair, and reliability solutions.
What You’ll Do Develop and manage relationships with: Industrial plants and manufacturing facilities
Municipal water and wastewater systems
Utilities, engineers, and maintenance teams

Identify and pursue opportunities related to: Electric motor and pump repair
Mechanical and electrical apparatus service
Gearbox service and repair
Field service, troubleshooting, and emergency response
Preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Work closely with internal service, repair, and operations teams to: Qualify opportunities
Scope customer needs
Transition work smoothly from sales to execution

Serve as the primary point of contact for key customer accounts
Track opportunities and customer activity in CRM
Represent Hobgood Electric during customer meetings, site visits, and industry events throughout South Carolina
What We’re Looking For: 5+ years of B2B sales or business development experience , preferably in: Electrical or mechanical service and repair
Motor, pump, or rotating equipment services
Gearbox repair or industrial power transmission
Industrial maintenance or reliability services

Strong understanding of industrial and municipal environments
Proven ability to build trusted, long-term customer relationships
Comfortable calling on: Maintenance managers
Plant engineers
Reliability and operations teams

Self-motivated, organized, and accountable
Technical aptitude or hands-on industry experience is a strong plus
What We Offer: Competitive base salary + performance-based incentive/commission
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
Phone, laptop, and business expenses
Strong internal service, repair, and operations support
Long-term growth opportunity with an established, respected electrical contractor
Why Hobgood Electric Hobgood Electric is known for delivering dependable electrical and mechanical apparatus service and repair solutions. We focus on reliability, responsiveness, and long-term partnerships, helping our customers keep critical equipment running safely and efficiently.

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