Associate Business Development Manager

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Associate Business Development Manager driving business development for ASSA ABLOY brands in multiple sectors. Focusing on commercial construction, healthcare, education, and industrial sectors with strong sales support.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeNew Haven • Connecticut, Florida, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and sales within commercial construction, healthcare, education, and industrial sectors, with a strong focus on territory growth planning and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and channel partners to drive product adoption and achieve P&L goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business DevelopmentTerritory Growth PlanningCustomer SatisfactionProduct TrainingStrategic Thinking

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Hard Skills

Sales SupportAccount ManagementMarket AnalysisUpsellingCross-SellingP&L ManagementProduct KnowledgeGrowth InitiativesTerritory Performance EvaluationTrade Show Participation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingAdaptabilitySelf-Motivated

Certifications & Qualifications

University Level Degree

Industry Keywords

Commercial ConstructionHealthcareEducationIndustrial SectorsChannel PartnersDistributorsMarket CoverageCustomer ExperienceNPSSales Materials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and develop new business opportunities within commercial construction, healthcare, education, and industrial sectors.
Work with DSS, contract hardware distributors, and wholesale distributors to support territory objectives and expand market coverage.
Develop, execute, and monitor territory growth plans aligned with company objectives and market opportunities.
Provide product training and sales support to internal teams, sales associates, and channel partners.
Support channel partners and distributors to increase product adoption and project wins.
Support senior team members in managing strategic accounts while tracking progress against territory growth priorities.
Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through responsiveness and proactive communication.
Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities to align brand strategies within accounts.
Monitor competitor activity, pricing trends, and industry developments.
Collaborate with Operations and cross-functional teams to support the achievement of P&L goals and overall business performance.
Partner with Product Management to assist in new product initiatives, monitor product quality, and contribute to market positioning efforts.
Coordinate with Marketing to develop and maintain sales support materials that enhance the effectiveness of the sales team.
Coordinate with Customer Service, Technical Support, DSS, and customers to enhance the overall customer experience and increase NPS.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–6 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management.
Strong communication, territory planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to align growth initiatives across assigned regions.
Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and monitor territory growth plans and multiple business priorities.
Self-motivated with a growth mindset and strong work ethic.
University level degree, preferably in business discipline.
Strategic thinking with attention to detail and the ability to evaluate territory performance and growth opportunities.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, distributors, and channel partners to support territory objectives.
Problem-solving and adaptability.
Ability to deliver product training and support sales associates with product knowledge, applications, and value messaging.
Participation in local and national trade shows.
Requires regular travel within the assigned region(s), including up to 50% overnight travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Bonus.
Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options.
Tuition reimbursement.
Matching 401k.
Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.
Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more!