Business Development Manager – Distribution
Safe Fleet
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Identify and proactively establish key partner upfitters in each of the major metropolitan areas in the assigned territory
- Secure meetings with decision makers at distributors, end users and commercial dealerships
- Build a pipeline of business that enables our business to meet its sales goals
- Build and maintain loyal relationships that provide ongoing profitability to the business
- Support our distributor’s staff on selling and installing Ranger Design and Prime Design products
- Promote our brands during tradeshows & industry events
- Create and grow a network of relevant contacts throughout the industry
- Partner with our internal support teams to deliver excellent projects and customer service
- Build relationships face to face, travelling 40-50% of your time across your territory
- Be an ambassador of our core values
Requirements
- 5+ years of demonstrated successful sales experience within the automotive industry, such as an FMC, commercial dealership or Upfitter
- Excellent strategic forecasting skills
- Proactive and competitive business development skills
- Motivated self-starter able to work both autonomously and as a strong team player
- Previous CRM experience and proficiency in Microsoft applications
- Prioritize and manage multiple clients and demands in an exciting and dynamic environment
- Willing to travel 40 - 50% of time and have a valid passport as travel to Canada is a requirement
Benefits
- uncapped commissions
- benefits, including a retirement plan matching program
- opportunity for personal and professional growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sales experiencestrategic forecastingbusiness developmentCRM proficiency
Soft skills
proactivecompetitivemotivated self-starterteam playerrelationship buildingorganizational skills
Certifications
valid passport