Business Development Manager

CPI Card Group • Nashville, TN

15h • Remote

About The Position

The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities. This role focuses on building strategic relationships, expanding market presence, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver solutions that meet customer needs and business objectives.

Requirements

• Strong motivation to solicit new clients and create new opportunities
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, identifying and resolving unique problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, strong organizational and process-oriented skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously and accurately, including good decision-making and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate effectively with others in a diverse environment and to build and maintain positive, professional relationships both internally and externally, and in-person or virtually.
• Ability to handle the pressure of multiple deadlines while maintaining composure and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver client-focused solutions based on client needs
• Strong customer service and communication skills, including active listening, meeting facilitation, and presenting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; VBA/Macros
• Skilled in managing multiple concurrent projects, activities, and tasks under time constraints
• Proficient communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking in English.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Communications, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years sales (sales development) experience with large strategic opportunities
• Travel is expected to be approximately 25%, but may vary based on business needs
• This role requires the ability to work from home in a virtual environment, where the following is required; reliable high-speed internet access (hotspot not acceptable) dedicated distraction-free home work environment
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• A complete background including drug screen is contingent upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Retail banking or card related industry experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Solicit business from targeted market segments by regularly calling on all customers/prospects to develop and maintain strong working relationships with key decision-makers.
• Gather data, analyze programs, problems and products, and utilize counselor selling and negotiation skills in building value-added relationships.
• Remain knowledgeable about our programs, products, market conditions, and competitors, and keep management informed of trends and customer expectations to assist in new product/program development.
• Effectively defining, evaluating, and communicating issues externally and internally
• Establishing priorities and managing time.
• Maximize sales growth and profitability.
• Utilize a "solutions-based" selling approach to build and maintain relationships at all levels within our account base.
• Plan, execute, and monitor territorial coverage to optimize our effectiveness and return on selling expenses.
• Work with product managers, marketing, customer service, technical support, and operations to develop a strategic plan for the geographic area by account.
• Contribute to the company's financial goals through accurate budgeting, forecasting, expense control, and selling and negotiating higher price points.
• Systematically gather data from the marketplace regarding competitive strategies and customer needs and communicate/translate information into new product/market opportunities.
• Must be a team player working with all personnel and resources in maintaining and growing a customer-focused organization.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates and an inclusive, empowering and rewarding culture.
• Solid benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, FSA, HSA, Vacation and Holiday Pay, Tuition Reimbursement and 401(k) with a competitive company match percentage.
• CPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees