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As a successful BDM of Westlake Commercial (Commercial Division of Westlake Hardware), you will not only create incremental sales but will lead and motivate stores and their team members by example. In addition to the overall goal of “more sales” your charge will be to create a new sales minded culture in these stores which supports repeatable, predictable and sustainable sales to our business customers.
Job Responsibility:
Pursue commercial sales to businesses and multifamily property management customers which present opportunities for growth as a commercial account
Focused attention on growing sales with existing established commercial / business accounts through relationship based sales techniques and tactics
Within pre-determined guidelines the Business Development Manager will have the flexibility to establish special pricing, special orders and custom solutions as needed
Target specifically defined new commercial customer opportunities which are relevant in the market and have proven to represent significant potential of successful growth
In cooperation with local in-store teams, develop new and existing commercial accounts through a variety of marketing, events, promotions, personal visits and special selection of merchandise
Participate in all local trade shows and attend client sponsored meetings
Business Development Manager will act as a conduit between our commercial customers and other store team members including the store’s General Manager and sales associates
Coach, lead and train store team on best practices of business customer interaction and B2B fundamentals
Assist store’s team members in developing a B2B centric focus including developing a deeper relationship with new and existing commercial accounts
Assist store’s leadership in developing a culture which is supportive of commercial sales growth
Partner with store staff to ensure B2B product needs and customer demands are met in a prompt fashion
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline (or 5+ years relevant work experience)
Deep understanding of retail operations, relationship sales skills, inventory management and business fundamentals
Refined interpersonal skills to engage with others, solid negotiating and conflict resolutions abilities
Able to foster teamwork and collaboration. Can motivate others both internal and external to perform enthusiastically
Ability to deliver necessary training across all levels inside the store
Ability to access the local competitive environment and develop appropriate B2B strategies
Must have excellent leadership capabilities, communication written and verbal, and attention to detail and follow up
Excellent PC skills including skilled knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook as well as various MS Operating Systems
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
Ability to work flexible hours
Ability to work remotely with various corporate departments
Travel as required
Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50lbs) and climbing