AIMM Services is a specialized team dedicated to providing expert services and assessments to the manufacturing industry. As part of the Industrial Solutions Network, AIMM Services supports U.S. manufacturing businesses with solutions that enhance competitiveness and drive success. Our collaborative culture fosters both personal and professional growth, making AIMM an exciting place to build your career.

Recruiting for:
KS, MO, NE, & AR

Position summary:

Are you a strategic sales professional passionate about industrial automation and manufacturing? AIMM Services is looking for a Business Development Lead (BDL) to drive service sales growth and help clients optimize their operations. In this role, you’ll engage customers, develop tailored solutions, and contribute to strategic planning efforts. If you thrive in consultative sales and relationship management, this is an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful business impact.

What you’ll do:

Be part of a team dedicated to technical and service-based outcomes within the manufacturing environment.
Develop and execute a targeted sales strategy for service offerings within your assigned territory.
Partner with Profit Center Managers to create tailored account-level growth plans.
Lead and support technicians and AIMM personnel within your region.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders internally and externally.
Promote and sell a wide range of services, including Rockwell Automation, AIMM Services, and third-party solutions.
Identify new business opportunities and develop customer-centric solutions.
Represent AIMM Services/ISN at industry events, professional organizations, and networking engagements.

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of industrial automation sales experience preferred.
Strong business development, consultative sales, and strategic planning skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Self-driven, results-oriented, and a team player in a collaborative environment.

The Industrial Solutions Network is part of Consolidated Electrical Distributors, CED Inc. CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Veteran Status.
For more information visit: https://www.industrialsolutionsnetwork.com/aimm-services-careers.

Please Note: This is NOT the official application for this position. The official application will be sent later in the interview process.

NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned at any time; with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

All references to Company/We mean CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS

About the company

The Industrial Solutions Network of CED sells electrical supplies and automation hardware to industrial customers through a nationwide wholesale network. Its decentralized model preserves local brands and management while leveraging shared purchasing and resources across 700+ locations. Products include switchgear, transformers, wiring, circuit breakers, lighting, solar components, home automation, and manufacturing automation/digital transformation tools. The goal is to help contractors, OEMs, and industrial facilities obtain equipment and automation solutions efficiently, safely, and at scale by combining local market know-how with national scale and technology partners.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

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What believers are saying

CED’s 2026 industrial training events deepen customer lock-in and consultant relationships.
ARIA partnership expanded OT cybersecurity offerings for Rockwell and industrial endpoint customers.
CED keeps winning partner recognition for hazardous-area compliance and customized automation solutions.

What critics are saying

CED slipped to #5 among U.S. electrical distributors in 2026.
Patchwork legacy systems across 700-plus branches fragment ordering, data, and customer experience.
No public financing or reporting increases succession and transparency risk under Colburn control.

What makes The Industrial Solutions Network of CED unique

CED’s decentralized profit-center model preserves local brands, managers, and customer relationships.
Industrial Solutions Network bundles automation hardware, software, services, and partner ecosystems.
CED’s 700-plus locations create unmatched local inventory and fulfillment reach.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Parental Leave
Disability Insurance
Profit Sharing

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