Sales and Business Development Manager - FIIS (Brands)

Fujifilm • Lebanon, NH

108d

About The Position

The FUJIFILM Integrated Inkjet Solution (FIIS) Sales and Business Development Manager role is responsible for developing new market/business areas for FIIS and for print system and consumable (fluids, spares, service, etc.) sales in these market/business areas in the specified territory. Key targets for this role include driving growth of specialized inkjet solutions for end producers of products (primarily brands) as well as positioning inkjet solutions as a means of production improvement for brands. The successful candidate will be able to identify emerging trends and demands for inkjet solutions, assess potential size, scale, and fit of these opportunities, and convert such interest into successful sales in the short, medium, and long term. In addition, this role may require periodic interface with other FUJIFILM business development teams to develop opportunities for driving sales of specialized FIIS products through these sales channels. The role will include direct engagement with the markets, consultants, and customers of interest through trade association presentations, trade shows, VOCs, and direct customer lead generation and contact. This role requires an appropriate balance between developing short term opportunities (working with customers directly) and developing medium term opportunities in markets / applications / businesses (working in “markets” and VOC type scenarios). Continuous customer interaction can be expected in order to identify new opportunities, help solve problems as well as promote FIIS and understand - and improve - customer satisfaction. The position will work independently and as a part of a team focused on driving new business opportunities. Team members may include marketing, sales, technical support, and business development people from other Fujifilm divisions in addition to those from Fujifilm Dimatix. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills are needed. A reasonable analytical mindset is important, and the right candidate must be a disciplined self-starter that can act independently with minimum supervision. The role will require ability to travel - 25% travel occasionally on short notice, with greater travel amount needed periodically.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in either product management, manufacturing automation, or equivalent.
• Technical knowledge sufficient to act as liaison between internal expert(s) and customer or prospect.
• Strong influence and persuasion skills including perseverance to support the closing of deals as required.
• Ability to develop, manage and communicate information in a clear and organized manner, including managing cross functional relationships to ensure clarity of program scope and timelines.
• Ability to remain open-minded when forming opinions, and exercise careful deliberations before making judgements.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, supervisors, and customers, promoting harmony and teamwork.
• Willingness to travel both nationally and internationally.
• Fluency in English for business communications, written and spoken.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office and CRM platform).

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in technical or marketing field.
• Proven sales experience ideally in the inkjet industry.
• Knowledge of printing industry, preferably inkjet.
• Knowledge of manufacturing production and automation.
• Product development and/or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of FIIS capabilities to be able to speak intelligently with potential customers and understand which areas may have the best chance of success.
• Listen to the customer and learn what problem they are trying to solve.
• Effectively communicate the value proposition of working with FIIS to solve this problem.
• Ability to sell a technology platform versus just a defined Product.
• Learn the FIIS technology and service offerings and how they can be packaged to provide value to the customer.
• Strong networking skills and the ability to knit together opportunities.
• Ability to find the key decision makers and obtain their time.
• Ability to call on legacy customers and upsell the value of trading in old equipment, maintenance agreements, and purchasing ink through FIIS.
• Ability to lead campaign sales of niche offerings.
• Communicate promptly with leads generated, and provide updates to FIIS business team for analysis.
• Ability to provide compelling market communications via trade show presentations and customer engagements.
• Create and communicate business case reviews of new market opportunities including defining high level project need, potential size, revenue, profit, timing, risks, technical hurdles, price points, ink sales opportunities, etc.
• Develop a prioritized action plan for targeted areas for market study.
• Participate in the FIS business team, providing key insights from work underway including ideas for future strategic direction.
• Propose ideas for application or capability development to meet new market objectives.
• Develop solid qualified leads in new market areas which can be handed to FIIS customer management team.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Generous benefits package.
• Friendly, dynamic working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree