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Business Development Manager

Pragma Edge IncChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 6, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Posted
21 hours ago
Business DevelopmentCRMEnterprise SalesLead GenerationOutreachPipeline ManagementProspectingSolution Selling

Job Description

Business Development Manager

Introduction:

Pragma Edge is a leading provider of Digital Transformation, Intelligent Automation, Enterprise Integration, B2B/EDI, IBM Maximo (EAM), Cloud, and AI-driven business solutions. We help organizations modernize operations, optimize asset management, and accelerate business growth through innovative technology solutions.

Responsibilities:

New Logo Acquisition

  • Identify, engage, and win new enterprise customers across target industries.
  • Develop and execute territory plans to penetrate prospective accounts.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities.
  • Drive the complete sales cycle from prospecting through contract execution.

Business Development & Lead Generation

  • Generate new business opportunities through networking, industry events, referrals, outreach campaigns, and strategic partnerships.
  • Collaborate with marketing on demand-generation initiatives.
  • Build relationships with C-level executives, business stakeholders, and IT decision-makers.
  • Consistently achieve and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets.

Solution Selling

  • Position Pragma Edge's service offerings including:
  • Intelligent Automation
  • Digital Transformation
  • Enterprise Integration
  • API Management
  • B2B/EDI Solutions
  • IBM Sterling Integration Suite
  • IBM Maximo / Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
  • Application Modernization
  • Managed Services

Client Relationship Management

  • Establish trusted advisor relationships with customers.
  • Understand client business challenges and align Pragma Edge solutions to business outcomes.
  • Lead discovery sessions, presentations, solution discussions, and executive meetings.
  • Work closely with solution architects and delivery teams to develop winning proposals.

Partner & Ecosystem Development

  • Develop relationships with IBM, Microsoft, AWS, and other strategic partners.
  • Identify joint go-to-market opportunities and referral channels.
  • Attend conferences, trade shows, and regional events to increase Pragma Edge visibility.

Sales & Pipeline Management

  • Maintain accurate forecasts and opportunity tracking within CRM.
  • Provide regular pipeline reviews, territory updates, and sales reports.
  • Collaborate with leadership on growth strategies and market expansion initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Marketing, or related field.
  • 5-10+ years of business development, enterprise sales, or account acquisition experience.
  • Proven success in new logo acquisition and enterprise solution sales.
  • Experience selling consulting services, technology solutions, or digital transformation services.
  • Strong understanding of Automation, Integration, API, Cloud, EDI, or EAM solutions.
  • Strong executive presence and presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel within the Mid-Central region as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience selling IBM Maximo, IBM Sterling, EAM, Integration, or Automation solutions.
  • Existing relationships within Manufacturing, Utilities, Transportation, Logistics, Energy, Retail, or Public Sector organizations.
  • Experience working with enterprise software and consulting services firms.
  • Knowledge of AI, Cloud, and Digital Transformation initiatives.

Key Success Metrics:

  • New logo acquisition
  • Revenue attainment
  • Pipeline growth
  • Lead generation effectiveness
  • Qualified opportunities created
  • Proposal win rate
  • Customer relationship development
  • Strategic partner engagement

Why Join Pragma Edge?

  • High-growth organization with strong leadership support.
  • Opportunity to lead strategic expansion across a key region.
  • Competitive compensation with uncapped commission potential.
  • Access to industry-leading solutions across Integration, Automation, EAM, and Digital Transformation.
  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation and customer success.

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