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Dodge Industrial

Business Development Account Manager

Dodge Industrial, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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Business Development Account Manager Reports to:

Business Development Manager

Employment Type:

Full-time

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior Level

Industry:

Manufacturing | Industrial Machinery | Power Transmission

Job Function:

Sales | Engineering | Customer Support

Job Summary:

Business development will be responsible for building relationships and driving specifications for Dodge products at the specified key accounts. This would include engagement at the corporate, regional, and possibly individual plant levels.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Specifications:

Develop relationships at all levels within the customer base, including purchasing, engineering, sales, middle management, and upper management, to drive Dodge specifications.

Trade Shows & Organizations:

Participate in Regional and National trade organizations to develop relationships and drive demand for Dodge products; assume a leadership role to make right connections and truly drive business; take existing success stories and coordinate duplication across the US, working with the internal Dodge team.

Growth:

The team will be held responsible for driving growth at their Key Accounts that meet and exceed the company's expectations.

Business Strategy:

Develop, maintain, and share detailed knowledge of the customer’s business strategy, purchasing behavior, organization, decision-makers, customer business drivers, economic trends and competition.

Reporting:

Monthly reporting is required to document the team's success.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial distribution is highly desired, as is a minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a related field.

Dodge product application knowledge with the ability to recommend suitable products to customers and to differentiate products from those of the competition.

Effective communication skills, including the ability to listen, understand, educate, and influence customers and potential customers regarding products.

Appraise commercial business situations, both internal and external, and determine course of action.

Interpersonal skills.

Trained to sell mechanical power transmission products in industrial applications.

Those who meet all other requirements with demonstrated experience in the field will be considered.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk long distances in industrial environments, including extreme heat, dust, heights, and confined spaces.

Comfortable with climbing structures, walking catwalks, and accessing tight areas.

Ability to lift and pull up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to drive for extended periods.

Ability to travel frequently within the territory.

Comfortable presenting in-person and virtually to individuals and small groups.

Essential Job Functions

Cultivate relationships across all customer levels to influence Dodge product specifications.

Build relationships with all the key accounts that you have been assigned.

Engage in and attend regional and national trade organizations to foster connections and increase demand for Dodge products.

Coordinate the replication of successful sales stories in collaboration with the internal Dodge team.

Drive growth at key accounts by conducting thorough needs assessments.

Develop and share comprehensive knowledge of customer business strategies, purchasing behaviors, and market trends.

Why Join Us?

Represent a trusted brand in industrial power transmission.

Work independently while collaborating with a team of technical and commercial professionals.

Be empowered to manage your customer relationships.

Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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