Hybrid Business Development Manager – Wholesale

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About the role

  • Business Development Manager driving P/HVAC product sales for Franklin Electric in the U.S. wholesale market while engaging key industry influencers and expanding market presence.

Responsibilities

  • Develop relationships with industry influencers. Including but not limited to; P/HVAC wholesale distributors, national accounts, contractor/installers, equipment manufacturers and industry associations.
  • Develops and establishes relationships with sales team and current distribution channels.
  • Spearhead new product introductions at the wholesale distributor, national accounts and contractor/installer level.
  • Works with Product Management to develop products that will grow sales and profitability. Provides feedback to product managers/engineers to meet customer needs.
  • Identifies new opportunities.
  • Trains sales team, distribution partners and contractor/installers on P/HVAC products.
  • Develops relationships with and completes sales with assigned regional and national customer bases. Converts non-customers into customers.
  • Coordinates and attends industry tradeshows, both national and regional shows.
  • Maintains and grows existing customer accounts through an appropriate level of contact. Creates sales growth by securing business through strategic customer segments.
  • Develops relationships with and completes sales with assigned regional and national customer bases. Converts non-customers into customers.
  • Maintains existing contact with regional and national decision makers to ensure their specifications remain with Franklin Electric – Little Giant Pumps.
  • Participates in pricing negotiations and purchasing agreements.
  • Implements a sales tracker to monitor progress on new product launches.
  • Develops short- and long-term forecasts, budgets, strategies, and marketing programs required to meet sales objectives.
  • Contracts with third party representatives to achieve sales goals as necessary.
  • Works with the marketing team to ensure marketing such as collateral, packaging, catalogs, Internet presence, etc., meets customer demand.
  • The ability to travel 70% of the time.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, business management, engineering technology, or a related field (preferred).
  • Seven to ten years of relevant experience in sales, marketing, product management, or a related field (required).
  • Microsoft Office suite, CRM (Intermediate Skill Level)

Benefits

  • Hybrid remote work arrangements
  • Generous paid time off & holidays
  • Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
  • On site café & complimentary beverage stations
  • Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
  • 401(k) with matching & service contributions
  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Short & long-term disability
  • Fertility & adoption support
  • Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development assistance
  • Health & wellness programs

Job title

Business Development Manager – Wholesale

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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