Region Sales/Business Development Manager

Suburban Propane • Minoa, NY

19d • $105,000 - $131,000

About The Position

When you join Suburban Propane, you become a part of a dynamic company that has been serving its employees and customers for over 90 years. We have an excellent opportunity for a Region Sales and Business Development Manager to support our New York market. As a Region Sales and Business Development Manager, you will develop objectives and programs for marketing and sales activities of local branches, called Customer Service Centers (CSCs), within your market. Working with Region Management, you will plan, direct, and coordinate the efforts of marketing and sales programs to maintain and improve the company’s competitive position. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, tactful negotiation skills and the ability to incorporate business strategy into key deliverables, then we invite you to apply to join our growing team and be a part of our next 90 years.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Marketing or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of marketing experience, or sales experience with strong marketing orientation
• Experience in a national consumer marketing environment with a branch/retail outlet system preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Regional Sales Representatives to attain targeted sales goals which includes recruitment and selection, performance management, and training.
• Develop and implement an overall Region marketing strategy that is aligned with national corporate objectives.
• Design and execute marketing and communications programs at the Region level designed to attract new customers and retain and expand relationships with existing customers.
• Work closely with CSC Managers, providing them with the necessary training and support to implement successful local promotions.
• Help develop and implement product and service promotional programs, uniform CSC appearance policies and procedures, point of sale materials, and merchandising programs.
• Perform market research activities and identify appropriate product mix and pricing strategies.
• Identify growth opportunities and develop market penetration strategies in new and existing markets.
• Work closely with the corporate Marketing Department to determine the most effective advertising/media mix for each local market.
• Implement corporate initiatives to increase brand name awareness.
• Provide leadership for the development of residential and commercial sales opportunities in your market (i.e., builder realtor relationships and business networks, participating in community activities, bid development for large businesses, etc.).
• This position requires up to 50% travel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)
• Paid time off that increases with tenure
• A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• A new employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee recognition program
• Generous tuition assistance program
• Propane discounts

What This Job Offers

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