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Business Development Manager

Daikin Comfort, Avon Lake, OH, United States


Position Summary
Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, LP. is seeking a professional, skilled individual for the VRV Business Development Manager position. The role is remote but local to the Northeastern Division of the United States. The Business Development Manager is responsible for working within all aspects of new business, comparing current channel sales revenue to desired revenue growth objectives, delegating sales and marketing tasks among sales professionals, and meeting with regional, divisional, and corporate sales and distribution leadership to advance channel progress, mitigate risks, and implement program initiatives. The role also includes leading new business initiatives with current and prospective customers and providing training related to product, programs, compliance, and consulting with customers to grow their businesses in the channel.

Position Responsibilities

Establish goals and develop plans for business, market share and revenue growth

Research, plan, and implement new channel and product initiatives

Research prospective accounts within the channel

Pursue leads and move them through the sales cycle with the appropriate sales teams

Collaborate with distribution team members to further channel support

Establish goals for customers and develop strategies to achieve the goals

Train sales and customers on product, programs, and compliance

Develop a comprehensive understanding of a customers’ capabilities, business posture and marketing strategies

Define and implement processes that ensure channel development goals are being executed and measured

Closely work with the sales leadership to develop and track growth strategies with our internet resellers

Work with the sales team to avoid and/or resolve customer conflicts

Extensive market analysis including pricing, market share and potential new market revenue

Participate in additional projects/activities to support ongoing business needs

Nature & Scope

Ensures work is aligned with the Director’s expectations, goals, and vision

Accountable for implementation of policies, processes, and procedures for short-term results

Decisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from Senior Manager/Director

Works on difficult to moderately complex issues and projects

Provides guidance and training to subordinates

Has authority to hire, recommend pay, establish performance and recommend for termination

Level of signing authority established by company policy/guidelines

Knowledge & Skills

Proven track record of sales, marketing, profit and business development growth

Strong e-Commerce background

Strong strategic planning, vision and organization skill

Strong knowledge of marketing and management best practices

Strong ability to influence, interact and sell to a wide spectrum of clients; strong relationship management skills

Ability to create and conduct training seminars; ability to engage and educate participants

Proficient skills in MS Office – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint Word

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong business acumen

High level of attention to detail, strong analytical and quantitative skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to creatively adapt as new challenges arise; excellent problem solving skills

Strong collaboration and team building skills including facilitation skills among cross-functional teams

Ability to apply good judgement, decision making skills and strong work ethics and integrity on the job

Ability to work in a fast-paced growing team environment

Goal-oriented, highly confident, self-motivated and strategic thinker

Competency
Experience:

6+ years of proven business development experience

Planning experience is preferred

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience; MBA a plus

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations; 15% travel

Reports To

Director, Sales

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

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