Market Development Manager – Advanced Materials

CPS Technologies Corp. is a leader in advanced materials and precision components, seeking a Market Development Manager to drive growth in strategic markets. The role involves developing customer relationships, identifying new applications, and leading opportunities from concept to production.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for assigned market segments
• Identify emerging applications and technology trends aligned with CPS capabilities
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities
• Develop account plans for strategic customers and target markets
• Build relationships with engineering, procurement, operations, and executive stakeholders
• Engage customers early in product development cycles to influence specifications and material selections
• Position CPS as a trusted technical partner and problem solver
• Identify opportunities to leverage multiple CPS technologies within customer organizations
• Lead opportunities from concept through production
• Coordinate internal resources including engineering, operations, quality, and product development teams
• Develop proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and secure design wins
• Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting using CRM systems
• Develop market intelligence and competitive insights
• Support annual operating plans and long-term growth initiatives
• Represent CPS at trade shows, technical conferences, and customer events
• Collaborate across functions to ensure customer success and timely execution

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical sales, market development, applications engineering, product management, or business development
• Demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities and manage complex, multi-year sales cycles
• Experience selling engineered products, advanced materials, precision components, or complex manufacturing solutions
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage both technical and executive audiences
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%
• U.S. citizenship required
• Experience in one or more of the following: Aerospace and Defense
• Energy, Power Generation, or Electrification
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Specialty Metals, Powder Metallurgy, Ceramics, Composites, or Advanced Materials