Business Development Representative - Injection Molding

Company: Fathom Mfg
Location: Hartland
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About the Role This role is a quota-carrying, full-cycle sales position focused exclusively on selling injection mold tooling through our Outsourcing Services. The BDR will be responsible for prospecting, qualifying, quoting coordination, and closing injection mold tooling opportunities. The BDR is expected to prospect aggressively, uncover tooling demand, and independently close tooling sales , while coordinating closely with the assigned AM to ensure account alignment. The primary business objective is clear and measurable: close 200 new injection mold tools in 2026 . This is not a lead-handoff role. The BDR owns deals end-to-end. Core ResponsibilitiesFull -Cycle Sales Ownership Prospect, qualify, and close injection mold tooling opportunities through our Outsourcing Services. Own injection mold tooling deals from first outreach through PO receipt Manage pricing discussions, objections, and commercial alignment for tooling programs Coordinate with Applications Engineering and operations to ensure fast, accurate tooling quotes Prospecting Into Accounts Prospect deeply into existing accounts to identify tooling opportunities tied to: New product introductions Part redesigns or consolidation efforts Supplier transitions or cost-reduction initiatives Work in parallel with Account Managers, when applicable, to ensure tooling activity complements broader account strategy Maintain clear communication with leadership on pipeline, deal status, and closed tooling orders Customer Reactivation & Expansion Re-engage dormant or low-activity customers with targeted tooling-focused outreach Convert historical quoting activity into new tooling programs Position ICOMold as the preferred tooling partner for customers currently sourcing molds through fragmented or offshore suppliers Sales Execution & Pipeline Management Maintain a high-velocity tooling pipeline sufficient to support 200 closed tools annually Track and manage deals in CRM from opportunity creation through close Drive consistent outbound activity across phone, email, and LinkedIn Maintain accurate forecasting and deal hygiene Performance & Continuous Improvement Analyze win/loss trends to refine outreach, qualification, and pricing conversations Improve conversion rates from opportunity ? quote ? closed tool Continuously optimize personal activity and account targeting strategy Success Metrics (2026) 200 injection mold tools closed (BDR-owned and BDR-closed) Consistent monthly and quarterly tooling bookings Strong conversion rates from prospecting to closed PO Healthy, sustainable tooling pipeline across AM-owned accounts Ideal Candidate ProfileExperience 2-4 years in quota-carrying sales roles within manufacturing or industrial services Direct experience closing: Injection mold tooling Contract manufacturing or engineered products Proven ability to close deals , not just generate meetings Skills & Traits Comfortable owning pricing, objections, and close Able to sell technical offerings to engineering and sourcing stakeholders Highly organized, disciplined, and CRM-driven Motivated by clear numerical targets and accountability Collaborative mindset when operating inside AM-owned accounts Nice to Have Understanding of injection mold tooling economics and lifecycles Experience operating in a hybrid BDR / Account Executive model Familiarity with manufacturing quoting workflows Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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