Business Development Account Manager - Nationwide at RBC Bearings

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Account Manager Location: Nationwide Reports to: Director of Business Development Employment Type: Full-time Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level Industry: Manufacturing | Industrial Machinery | Power Transmission Job Function: Sales | Engineering | Customer Support Job Summary: Business development will be responsible for building relationships and Driving specifications for Dodge products at the specified focused accounts. This would include engagement at the corporate, regional, and possibly individual plant levels. Key Responsibilities: Drive Specifications • Develop relationships at all levels within the customer base, including purchasing, engineering, sales, middle management, and upper management, to drive Dodge specifications. Trade Shows & Organizations • Participate in Regional and National trade organizations to develop relationships and drive demand for Dodge products.  • It is critical to assume a leadership role in these organizations to make the right connections and truly drive business. Sales Leads • Take existing success stories and properly coordinate the duplication of these stories across the US.  • This will take coordination with the internal Dodge team. Growth • The team will be held responsible for driving growth at their Focused Accounts that meet and exceed the company's expectations. Business Strategy • Develops, maintains, and shares detailed knowledge of the customer’s business strategy, purchasing behavior, organization, decision-makers, customer business drivers, economic trends and competition. Reporting • Monthly reporting is required to document the team's success. Required Qualifications: • A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial distribution is highly desired, as is a minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a related field. • Dodge product application knowledge with the ability to recommend suitable products to customers and to differentiate products from those of the competition. • Effective communication skills, including the ability to listen, understand, educate, and influence customers and potential customers regarding products. • Appraise commercial business situations, both internal and external, and determine course of action. • Interpersonal skills. • Advanced negotiation skills. • Trained to sell mechanical power transmission products in industrial applications. • Those who meet all other requirements with demonstrated experience in the field will be considered. Physical Requirements: • Ability to walk long distances in industrial environments, including extreme heat, dust, heights, and confined spaces. • Comfortable with climbing structures, walking catwalks, and accessing tight areas. • Ability to lift and pull up to 50 lbs. • Must be able to drive for extended periods. • Ability to travel frequently within the territory. • Comfortable presenting in-person and virtually to individuals and small groups. Essential Job Functions: • Cultivate relationships across all customer levels to influence Dodge product specifications. • Build relationships with all the key accounts that you have been assigned. • Engage in and attend regional and national trade organizations to foster connections and increase demand for Dodge products. • Coordinate the replication of successful sales stories in collaboration with the internal Dodge team. • Drive growth at key accounts by conducting thorough needs assessments. • Develop and share comprehensive knowledge of customer business strategies, purchasing behaviors, and market trends. Why Join Us? • Represent a trusted brand in industrial power transmission. • Work independently while collaborating with a team of technical and commercial professionals. • Be empowered to manage your customer relationships. • Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

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Must-haves

Job Title: Business Development Account Manager
Location: Nationwide
Reports to: Director of Business Development
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industry: Manufacturing | Industrial Machinery | Power Transmission
Job Function: Sales | Engineering | Customer Support
Drive Specifications
Develop relationships at all levels within the customer base, including purchasing, engineering, sales, middle management, and upper management, to drive Dodge specifications.
Trade Shows & Organizations
Participate in Regional and National trade organizations to develop relationships and drive demand for Dodge products.
It is critical to assume a leadership role in these organizations to make the right connections and truly drive business.
Take existing success stories and properly coordinate the duplication of these stories across the US.
This will take coordination with the internal Dodge team.
The team will be held responsible for driving growth at their Focused Accounts that meet and exceed the company's expectations.
Business Strategy
Develops, maintains, and shares detailed knowledge of the customer’s business strategy, purchasing behavior, organization, decision-makers, customer business drivers, economic trends and competition.
Monthly reporting is required to document the team's success.
A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial distribution is highly desired, as is a minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a related field.
Dodge product application knowledge with the ability to recommend suitable products to customers and to differentiate products from those of the competition.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to listen, understand, educate, and influence customers and potential customers regarding products.
Appraise commercial business situations, both internal and external, and determine course of action.
Interpersonal skills.
Advanced negotiation skills.

Nice-to-haves

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