Business Development Manager
Location : US / Remote
About Us
At RPI, we are transforming how products are created, produced, and delivered worldwide. Every day, our cloud-based platform powers millions of personalized, on-demand items that reach customers with speed, quality, and sustainability. We partner with leading brands, publishers, and creative platforms, including Blurb, our consumer-facing self-publishing brand, to bring ideas to life at global scale. By combining innovative technology with a distributed manufacturing network, RPI is reimagining the future of personalized production.
The Role
We are seeking a Business Development Manager to accelerate this vision by expanding RPI's customer and partner network. This is a growth-focused role where you'll identify new opportunities, forge strategic relationships, and connect organizations with RPI's platform to unlock scale and efficiency.
The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, forward-thinking, with an established book of business and a strong professional network in one or more of our target segments. We are looking for someone who is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of global on-demand production, and can hit the ground running - hunting, calling, and opening doors - while also thinking strategically about how to deliver solutions at scale.
Responsibilities
- Drive revenue growth by identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities across publishing, ecommerce, SMB, and enterprise segments.
- Lead the full business development cycle : prospecting, pitching, negotiating, and onboarding new customers and partners.
- Build strong, strategic relationships with decision-makers, demonstrating how RPI's platform enables faster, more sustainable global production.
- Collaborate with marketing, product, and operations teams to deliver customer-ready solutions.
- Represent RPI as a thought leader at industry events, conferences, and partner meetings.
- Continuously analyze market trends and customer needs to refine strategy and uncover new growth opportunities.
Qualifications
5+ years in business development, partnerships, or B2B sales, ideally in technology, SaaS, ecommerce, or digital manufacturing.A proven book of business and / or strong professional network within target markets.Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and building strong pipelines.Strong technical background with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical decision-makers.Exceptional communication, negotiation, and storytelling skills, including for executive-level audiences.Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and execute with speed.Comfortable collaborating across functions in a fast-paced, innovative environment.Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.Why Join Us?
At RPI, you'll be part of a team that's driving a global shift in how products are made and delivered. This is your chance to :
Be at the forefront of innovation - connecting technology, ecommerce, and manufacturing in new and disruptive ways.Shape the growth of a platform that's scaling worldwide and redefining the customer experience.Work with visionary brands, creators, and entrepreneurs who are changing how the world creates.Join a culture that lives by our values every day :Be Trustworthy / Act with Integrity
Act with Ownership - pursue excellence beyond expectationsDeliver an Extraordinary Customer ExperienceEmbrace Sustainability - create a sustainable future togetherBias for Action - take smart risks and learn from new mistakesBe Adaptable - focus on the opportunityWe also offer competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)), and the opportunity to grow your career within a company that's scaling globally.