Caesarstone
Business Development Manager (Northern MA, Vermont, or NH area)
Job Location
South Boston, MA, United States
Job Description
Description
Successful candidate may reside in Northern MA, Vermont, or New Hampshire
In your role as a Business Development Manager for Caesarstone, your responsibilities will be centered around driving revenue growth and fostering strong relationships with key customers. You'll need to demonstrate a keen interest in boosting sales, a personal drive for success, and a commitment to achieving your goals, all while maintaining a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
As a sales professional, your tasks will encompass various aspects of sales strategy, including developing effective customer account plans, managing existing accounts, spotting new business prospects, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. This opportunity will allow you to utilize your sales and business development expertise while representing a brand renowned for its excellence in the industry.
One of your primary duties will involve managing key sales accounts. This entails nurturing and expanding relationships with significant customers, acting as the intermediary between the company and various stakeholders such as Stone Fabricators, Architects and Designers, Kitchen & Bath Retailers, Builders, General Contractors, and Stone Suppliers within your designated territory.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Account Management: Manage and nurture existing accounts to cultivate long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. Understand each customer's unique needs, preferences, and project requirements to provide tailored solutions.
Sales Strategy: Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and expand market share. Collaborate with the sales team and management to align strategies with overall company goals.
Customer Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with customers, architects, designers, contractors, and other key stakeholders. Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries, resolving issues promptly, and exceeding expectations.
Collaborate with Order Fulfillment team (OFS) and Operations and logistics to ensure high level of customer service for customers and working with internal stakeholders to mitigate any potential obstacles.
Product Expertise: Become an expert on our premium countertop product range, understanding its features, benefits, and advantages over competitors. Articulate product value propositions persuasively to customers.
Negotiation and Closing: Skillfully negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with customers to achieve win-win agreements. Effectively close sales deals to meet and exceed quarterly and annual targets.
Market Insights: Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics. Utilize this knowledge to refine sales strategies and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Develop and maintain a high degree of product and industry knowledge (e.g. attend industry events, trade shows, membership associations)
Reporting and Analysis: Maintain accurate customer relationship and activity records in CRM, prepare regular reports, and present performance metrics to the management team. Analyze sales data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures, for customer accounts focused on growth.
Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Projected Salary Range: $71K-$87K
Caesarstone US provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Caesarstone US complies with applicable EEO state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Employment with Caesarstone US may be contingent upon completion of background check, drug test, execution of an employment agreement, or any other contingencies the employer may require.
Caesarstone US expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Caesarstone US employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. Caesarstone is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Location: South Boston, MA, US
Posted Date: 11/22/2024
Successful candidate may reside in Northern MA, Vermont, or New Hampshire
In your role as a Business Development Manager for Caesarstone, your responsibilities will be centered around driving revenue growth and fostering strong relationships with key customers. You'll need to demonstrate a keen interest in boosting sales, a personal drive for success, and a commitment to achieving your goals, all while maintaining a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
As a sales professional, your tasks will encompass various aspects of sales strategy, including developing effective customer account plans, managing existing accounts, spotting new business prospects, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. This opportunity will allow you to utilize your sales and business development expertise while representing a brand renowned for its excellence in the industry.
One of your primary duties will involve managing key sales accounts. This entails nurturing and expanding relationships with significant customers, acting as the intermediary between the company and various stakeholders such as Stone Fabricators, Architects and Designers, Kitchen & Bath Retailers, Builders, General Contractors, and Stone Suppliers within your designated territory.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Account Management: Manage and nurture existing accounts to cultivate long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. Understand each customer's unique needs, preferences, and project requirements to provide tailored solutions.
- Maintain an open line of communication with your Manager, providing regular input on all account activity, including status and call reports on a weekly basis.
- Regularly utilize and leverage CRM for customer tracking, maintaining, analyzing, and managing customer requirements.
- Maintain existing customer relationships, develop new relationships, and network to grow market share, with accounts of all sizes, through regular customer visits and product knowledge presentation sessions.
- Develop and execute comprehensive customer / sales plans to drive business growth.
- Manage projects in the pipeline through quality checks and other follow-up.
- Monitor and manage appropriate levels of merchandising materials and samples, for assigned customers, in support of the brand and product in your market.
Sales Strategy: Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and expand market share. Collaborate with the sales team and management to align strategies with overall company goals.
Customer Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with customers, architects, designers, contractors, and other key stakeholders. Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries, resolving issues promptly, and exceeding expectations.
Collaborate with Order Fulfillment team (OFS) and Operations and logistics to ensure high level of customer service for customers and working with internal stakeholders to mitigate any potential obstacles.
Product Expertise: Become an expert on our premium countertop product range, understanding its features, benefits, and advantages over competitors. Articulate product value propositions persuasively to customers.
Negotiation and Closing: Skillfully negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with customers to achieve win-win agreements. Effectively close sales deals to meet and exceed quarterly and annual targets.
Market Insights: Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics. Utilize this knowledge to refine sales strategies and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Develop and maintain a high degree of product and industry knowledge (e.g. attend industry events, trade shows, membership associations)
Reporting and Analysis: Maintain accurate customer relationship and activity records in CRM, prepare regular reports, and present performance metrics to the management team. Analyze sales data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures, for customer accounts focused on growth.
Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven Sales Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of successful sales, business development, or account management experience in a similar role.
- Experience within the building materials, interior design, or construction industry can provide valuable insights into the unique challenges and dynamics of your target market.
- Previous experience with premium brands or high-end products can be advantageous in understanding the expectations and preferences of your clientele.
- Relationship Building Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with customers and internal teams.
- Results-Driven: A track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets while maintaining a customer-centric approach.
- Strategic Thinker: Ability to analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and devise effective sales strategies.
- Negotiation Skills: Proficient in negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Customer Service - Respond promptly to internal and external customer needs; respond to requests for service and assistance and meet commitments.
- Collaborative working relationships - Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders demonstrating company values and focusing on well in unison with the Canadian Sales Team, stakeholders and demonstrate excellent people skills.
- Must be comfortable with using technology applications, specifically experience with MS Excel and CRM SalesForce. applications.
- Must possess a valid current state driver license
- Drive and Ambition: A self-motivated and ambitious mindset is essential for achieving sales targets and driving growth.
- Resilience: Sales can be challenging, so having the ability to handle rejection, setbacks, and pressure is important.
- Adaptability: The business landscape can change rapidly. Being adaptable to new strategies, technologies, and market conditions is crucial.
- Networking: Building a strong network within the industry can open doors to new opportunities and partnerships.
- Passion: A genuine passion for sales, business growth, and customer satisfaction can set you apart in this role.
Projected Salary Range: $71K-$87K
Caesarstone US provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Caesarstone US complies with applicable EEO state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Employment with Caesarstone US may be contingent upon completion of background check, drug test, execution of an employment agreement, or any other contingencies the employer may require.
Caesarstone US expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Caesarstone US employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. Caesarstone is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Location: South Boston, MA, US
Posted Date: 11/22/2024
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