Business Development Manager

7 days ago

Tampa, United States The Hillman Group Full time

Business Development Manager

Atlanta, GA, USA ● Baltimore, MD, USA ● Boston, MA, USA ● Charlotte, NC, USA ● Cincinnati, OH, USA ● Jacksonville, FL, USA ● Nashville, TN, USA ● Philadelphia, PA, USA ● Pittsburgh, PA, USA ● St. Louis, MO, USA ● Tampa, FL, USA Req #4229 Tuesday, November 12, 2024

The Hillman Group

The Hillman Group is a provider of hardware solutions, specializing in distributing fasteners, keys, letters, numbers, signs, and other small hardware items. We are the leading supply chain partner for retailers and serve a range of industries, including home improvement, automotive, industrial, and building. Hillman offers products and services that support do-it-yourself (DIY) projects, home improvement, and maintenance needs. We also provide in-store solutions like key duplication and engraving kiosks and inventory management tools that make it easy for retailers to keep essential products in stock.

Job Summary

As the Business Development Manager (BDM), your key responsibility will be identifying and signing new high-value customers for Hillman. You will focus on our primary customer channels: Pro Lumber, Pro Hardware Stores/Home Centers, and Farm and Ranch. In this position, you will develop a pipeline of prospects, determine the needs of specific prospects, and present the Hillman value proposition to meet those needs.

The Business Development Manager is an ambassador for Hillman, developing relationships with industry leaders, organizations, vendor partners, and prospective customers. This position will also work closely with the Hillman sales team, helping new customers transition to their Territory Managers during the early months after signing customers.

Essential Job Functions *

The BDM will have responsibilities for the account throughout the entire 12-month sales cycle and will need to communicate effectively with the local Territory Manager/District Manager to ensure the account's full potential over this period. The BDM's focus will be on full-conversion opportunities in which Hillman will become the primary distributor of fastener products to the prospective retailer .

Increase top-line sales for Hillman but will also be required to target prospective customers and develop a sales approach with company profitability in mind. Understanding the return on investment, customer lifetime value, and the fundamentals of the Hillman financial model will be critical in successfully targeting and signing new businesses. Actively research, pursue, and open prospective customers within defined sales channels by articulating and executing the Hillman value proposition. Maintain a weekly prospect pipeline report with measurable results. Pre-Call: Decision maker, business focus, competition, and what needs improvement. Post-Call: Opportunity, plan for solution, ROI on customer conversion, customer lifetime value Utilize Hillman's marketing and merchandising material/initiatives to present solutions to prospective customers strategically. Actively communicate with Territory Managers and their District Managers to develop a plan to transition newly opened accounts to the appropriate Territory Manager. Manage expenses related to travel, meetings, organization membership, and conversion resources under Hillman's overall expense budgets. Attend industry trade shows with a ‘show plan’ to further business development efforts. 

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

College degree or equivalent required. Minimum of 3 years in new business development or territory manager position. Retail experience and knowledge a must Comfortability with cold calling and a track record for success. Knowledge/experience in the hard-line and/or Building Hardware industry preferred. Existing book conversions won in the Hardware and Building Channel is high desirable Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Business Intelligence systems, and CRM tools Travel 75% of the time. Maintains a valid driver license.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Takes initiative and follows through on promises; accepts responsibility for mistakes; protects confidentiality; voices disagreement with tact; accepts & implements change. Optimizes team performance through coaching and mentoring. Looks beyond self-interest Exhibits cooperative behavior; anticipates customer needs & initiates service in a timely manner; exceeds service expectations at all times Communicates verbal & written information in a clear, concise manner; invites contact and listens with respect. Provides and seeks support to improve communication Possess current industry & job knowledge; is organized & efficient: demonstrates effective time management & multi-tasking skills; makes decisions in a timely manner. Follows best project management practices and models effective project management behavior

Operational Equipment

List all applicable operational equipment required to complete assigned duties.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Sales/Service: Environment varies due to location/store set-up. May be exposed to cramped quarters, dust, fumes, or odors. Travel required daily. May have to drive 200 miles daily. Hand/eye coordination required. Function vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands

Sales/Service: Medium, lifting up to 30 lbs., occasionally pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Other details

Job Family Sales Job Function SLS: Acct Exec/Acct Mgmt Pay Type Salary Min Hiring Rate $77, Max Hiring Rate $96, Travel Required Yes Required Education Bachelor’s Degree Atlanta, GA, USA Baltimore, MD, USA Boston, MA, USA Charlotte, NC, USA Cincinnati, OH, USA Jacksonville, FL, USA Nashville, TN, USA Philadelphia, PA, USA Pittsburgh, PA, USA St. Louis, MO, USA Tampa, FL, USA Share this job:

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