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Precix

Manufactures elastomeric seals and O-rings

Business Development Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
$90k - $120k+ 401(k) match: 4%
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
New Bedford, MA, USA+1 moreMore locations: Northville, MI, USA
In PersonTravel 50–75% of the time. Relocation or availability to work in the Northville, Michigan area may be considered.
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent is required.
  • At least 7–10 years of related experience or equivalent is required.
  • Well-developed negotiation, project management, and account management skills are required.
  • Working knowledge of industry product information, including rubber, seals, lubricants, braking, fuel delivery, battery cooling, automotive, and aerospace, is required.
  • Experience in domestic and international sales is required.
  • The ability to make successful presentations to individuals and groups at all organizational levels is required.
  • Expertise in expanding senior-level management relationships at large customers is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Problem resolution and consultative sales skills are required.
  • The ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines is required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills are required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WebEx, SAP, IQS, ERP systems, email, phone, and fax/scan is required.
  • The role requires frequent travel, stated as 50–75% of the time.
  • The role requires continual talking or hearing, visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, or use a keyboard, and hand and finger dexterity; it also frequently requires sitting, standing, and walking, and occasionally requires bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Generate and develop added-value business with existing clients to meet specified production goals.
  • Manage consistent growth within a particular client base.
  • Maintain and develop client relations with new and established clients, ensuring regular contact to support customer satisfaction and need-based marketing relationships.
  • Develop customer relationships through sales leads, research, warm calls, qualifying and developing leads, and customer service.
  • Focus on both domestic and international sales.
  • Identify opportunities to expand business with current clients, determine additional business needs, and present solutions.
  • Grow existing accounts and prospective clients to their full potential and generate long-term revenue.
  • Attend conventions, conferences, and trade shows as needed, and prepare post-event reports and analyses.
  • Regularly interact with executive and major clients.
  • Analyze existing and anticipated client needs and promote company services to meet client requirements.
  • Formulate objectives and strategy to develop high-value relationships across all areas.
  • Understand prospective clients’ culture, product portfolio, competitive position, financial state, investment plan, organizational structure, and key decision makers.
  • Serve as liaison between client companies and operations staff.
  • Negotiate contracts and work agreements.
  • Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, tracking work as specified by the manager.
  • Manage the Business Development area and assigned staff.
  • Perform other duties as required or requested.

About the company

Precix designs and manufactures elastomer sealing solutions, including Precix O-rings, urethane seals, and custom elastomer parts to meet demanding industry needs. Its products create reliable seals that prevent leaks by using elastomer materials and geometric designs like O-rings that compress within joints and housings to block fluid passage. The company differentiates itself through USA-made quality, durable performance in environments with aggressive chemicals and high temperatures, and a strong focus on reliability to minimize downtime. Precix aims to provide dependable sealing solutions for critical applications, combining quality manufacturing with tailored responses to customer requirements.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Belleville, New Jersey

Founded

1909

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Precix posted a February 2025 L109 launch, showing active product development momentum.
  • LinkedIn lists 201-500 employees and Plymouth, Michigan, supporting sales proximity to automakers.
  • Its billion-part scale and broad OEM base strengthen switching costs and repeat revenue.

What critics are saying

  • Zhongding acquired Precix in 2020, so strategic priorities now sit offshore.
  • Single-site New Bedford manufacturing creates outage risk for aerospace and automotive customers.
  • Rivals like SABIC and specialty resin suppliers are outpacing material innovation in flame-retardant compounds.

What makes Precix unique

  • Precix supplies mission-critical elastomer seals for automotive, aerospace, and energy markets.
  • Its New Bedford plant produces over 1 billion parts annually with custom molding expertise.
  • The 2025 L109 VMQ UL94-V0 launch targets EV thermal-runaway safety requirements.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Mental Health Support
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Training Programs
  • Conference Attendance Budget