Business Development Mgr.

EMSER TILE LLC • Tukwila, WA

33d • Onsite

About The Position

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 to achieve goals and maximize market penetration and margin potential. This position develops and retains an effective Commercial/Retail/Builder sales force capable of increasing product sales. Since its establishment in 1968, Emser Tile has become the leading supplier of the world's finest tile and natural stone. Through its international production network and product development expertise, Emser offers a myriad of possibilities that help retailers, contractors, homebuilders, commercial builders, architects & designers bring their ideas to life. Emser is always seeking knowledgeable, career-minded professionals to become a part of their team and help drive growth and expansion into new and existing markets.

Requirements

• 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.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees.
• Able to foster teamwork.
• Able to build collaborative relationships.
• Thrives in a competitive and dynamic sales environment.
• Highly organized and has a successful history of servicing multiple accounts while consistently achieving and exceeding sales goals.
• Able to work independently while simultaneously implementing company defined sales strategies.
• Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures but may have some impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.
• Expert in influential / collaborative sales and negotiation techniques, including analytical skills that can identify and exploit key opportunities.
• Driven to meet sales goals and enjoy the upside of variable compensation programs that also reward employees for exceeding plan budget.
• Instinctively address all customer questions and concerns promptly with business savvy solution / resolution strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel over 50% of the time.
• Regular, predictable attendance is an an essential function of this job.
• Ability to manage time to meet the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements specialized or targeted sales strategies.
• Coaches and directs highly qualified Commercial/Retail/Builder Sales Representatives.
• Trains Commercial/Retail/Builder Sales Representatives with presentation skills, product knowledge, internal procedures, buying group programs, builder programs and Emser promotions.
• Develops business relationships with key Commercial/Retailers/Builders within assigned region.
• Defines goals and objectives and communicates objectives to sales representatives on a regular basis.
• Measures Sales Representatives’ performance against objectives.
• Communicates clearly and works closely with Branch Managers and Outside Sales Representatives to accomplish mutual goals within established budgets.
• Performs other assigned duties as required to support Corporate and Regional Objectives.
• Effectively partners and communicates with National Account Managers, Directors, and Regional Business Partners.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage including medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental care.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Vacation Time.
• Paid Holidays.
• Life Insurance.
• AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary Long and Short -Term Disability.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional training and encourages internal advancement and mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager