
Business Development Manager
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 4-year Business and/or Marketing degree, or minimum 10 years' experience.
- Must have a valid Driver's License.
- Conduct preliminary market research and analyze customer purchase behavior to define target groups.
- Assemble all necessary product packages, sales training, and support literature to launch an effective market program.
- Identify all new products required for penetration and growth in assigned markets.
- Develop long-range (3 year) strategic plans for markets of responsibility.
- Partner with field sales to cultivate relationships and drive sales growth in both active and prospective accounts.
- Assist in training and development of sales representatives.
- Identify owners, engineers, architectural and independent specification consultants who specify high performance coatings in region assigned.
- Network with the specification community to develop quality, timely project leads.
- Coordinate projects with site reps and contractors or fabricator reps to close sales.
- Communicate with line management, marketing management, and local sales reps on a consistent basis.
- Develop monthly project tracking reports and sales forecasts through SFA tools.
- Develop and maintain specifications for engineering firms for regional, national, and international business and for select owner base.
- Prioritize the development of new opportunities.
- Provide project information to the field on a monthly basis.
- Work closely with Director of Sales and Strategic Account Managers.
- Maintain committed to the Company's safety and quality programs.