Business Development Manager - Supermarket and Retail

Gerflor; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail solutions provider is looking for a Business Development Manager for Supermarket and Retail to expand their business in Sweden. The role involves managing sales, identifying potential customers, and developing a strong business network. You will collaborate closely with the Swedish sales management and operate within both centrally managed retail chains and independent shop owners. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in retail business development and strong networking capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within the retail sector.
• Strong understanding of sales processes and customer management.
• Ability to build solid business networks and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and drive business development in the Retail sector.
• Identify and develop customers, achieving Preferred Supplier status.
• Contribute to brand awareness in the Retail sector.
• Cooperate closely with the Swedish Sales Management, Area Sales Managers and Segment Management in France (HQ) ▪ Conduct market research activities and report market trends / requirements to the Segment Management and R&D
• Contribute to the brand awareness of Gerflor in the Retail sector
• Attend to relevant trade shows and exhibitions

Skills

Sales management

Business development

Market research

Networking

Customer relationship management

Job description

Following our successful international growth strategy, we have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced

Business Development Manager - Supermarket and Retail

Gerflor has a high quality and innovative product range for retail applications. In close cooperation with the Swedish sales management and the regional sales teams, the BDM Supermarket & Retail establishes, develops and manages the sales success in the Food and Non-Food Retail sector in Sweden.

Your role

• Manage sales and drive business development in the Food and Non-Food Retail Sector – with a primary market focus on centrally managed retail chains but also individual shop owners
• Identify and develop customers (end-users, architects and outfitters), win projects and achieve Preferred Supplier status
• Develop a solid business network with relevant industry bodies and key stakeholders in the sector
• Cooperate closely with the Swedish Sales Management, Area Sales Managers and Segment Management in France (HQ) ▪ Conduct market research activities and report market trends / requirements to the Segment Management and R&D
• Contribute to the brand awareness of Gerflor in the Retail sector
• Attend to relevant trade shows and exhibitions