Business Development Mgr.

EMSER TILE LLC5 months ago
Bensenville, IL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

The Sales department is responsible for increasing product sales within an assigned region to achieve company objectives.
The Business Development Manager is responsible for mentoring Branch-based Outside Sales Representatives to enhance product sales and customer service, maximize market penetration, and improve margin potential. This role develops and retains an effective Commercial/Retail/Builder sales force capable of driving company growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements specialized or targeted sales strategies.
  • Coaches and directs highly qualified Commercial/Retail/Builder Sales Representatives.
  • Trains Sales Representatives on presentation skills, product knowledge, internal procedures, buying group programs, builder programs, and Emser promotions.
  • Develops business relationships with key Commercial/Retailers/Builders within the assigned region.
  • Defines goals and objectives and communicates them regularly; measures performance against these objectives.
  • Collaborates with Branch Managers and Outside Sales Representatives to achieve mutual goals within established budgets.
  • Performs other assigned duties as required to support Corporate and Regional Objectives.
  • Partners and communicates effectively with National Account Managers, Directors, and Regional Business Partners.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
  • Extensive working knowledge of Commercial/Retail/Builder sales.
  • Five plus years of related sales management experience.
  • Proven experience in leading and directing teams and fostering teamwork.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships and thrive in a competitive, dynamic sales environment.
  • Highly organized with a history of servicing multiple accounts and consistently exceeding sales goals.
  • Strong ability to work independently while implementing company-defined sales strategies.
  • Experience in administering established policies and procedures with insight into budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.
  • Expertise in influential and collaborative sales techniques along with strong analytical skills to identify opportunities.
  • Driven to meet sales targets and excel through variable compensation programs that reward exceeding plan budgets.
  • Proactive in addressing customer questions and concerns with effective resolution strategies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel over 50% of the time.

Benefits & Perks

As an Emser employee, you will enjoy healthcare coverage including medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental care. Your financial well-being is supported through our 401(k) plan and a competitive benefits package.

  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Long and Short-Term Disability
  • And much more

Required Skills

Sales Strategy
Sales Training
Business Development
Coaching and Mentoring
Relationship Management
Team Leadership
Negotiation
Customer Service