Business Development Manager

Solaris Paper, Inc; Chicago (IL); A distancia; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Solaris Paper is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth across central regional accounts. The role focuses on developing territory plans, strengthening customer relationships, and delivering sales results.

You will negotiate pricing and contracts, coordinate with finance and marketing, and present category insights during reviews. Remote position with travel up to 50% requires residing in Chicago, Detroit, or Boise.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, sales, or related field preferred.
• 5–7+ years of Paper, Retail, CPG, Food and Beverage, or Private Label Sales experience managing regional or multi-state accounts.
• Proven hunter-builder with ability to expand existing business and secure new opportunities.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex customer programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute regional sales and marketing strategies for Solaris and FIORA retail lines, aligned with overall company retail strategy.
• Own sales plans and forecasts for regional accounts; meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and profitability targets.
• Manage and grow strategic relationships with major regional retailers, distributors, and channel partners involved in private-label and branded programs.
• Identify and cultivate key customer contacts, including buyers, category managers, supply chain, finance, and regional leadership teams.
• Lead customer meetings and business reviews, presenting category insights, program performance, pricing proposals, and new product or platform opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing, promotional programs, and contract terms in alignment with internal finance, marketing, and leadership guidance.

Conocimientos

Hunter-builder

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Sales

Descripción del empleo

PLEASE NOTE:

This position is remote, but you MUST reside in either Boise, Detroit, or Chicago, and be willing to travel up to 50% of the time.

Overview:

Solaris Paper is a North American towel and tissue manufacturer. We are seeking a Business Development Manager responsible for managing and expanding key central regional accounts and driving growth across the assigned territory. This role focuses on developing territory-specific business plans, strengthening customer relationships, leading negotiations, and delivering sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional sales and marketing strategies for Solaris and FIORA retail lines, aligned with overall company retail strategy.
• Own sales plans and forecasts for assigned regional accounts; meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and profitability targets.
• Manage and grow strategic relationships with major regional retailers, distributors, and channel partners involved in private-label and branded programs.
• Identify and cultivate key customer contacts, including buyers, category managers, supply chain, finance, and regional leadership teams.
• Lead customer meetings and business reviews, presenting category insights, program performance, pricing proposals, and new product or platform opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing, promotional programs, and contract terms in alignment with internal finance, marketing, and leadership guidance.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field preferred
• 5–7+ years of Paper, Retail, CPG, Food and Beverage, or Private Label Sales experience managing regional or multi-state accounts (FMCG preferred)
• Proven track record as a hunter–builder capable of expanding existing business and securing new opportunities
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex customer programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Location

Remote, but you MUST reside in either Boise, ID, Detroit, MI or Chicago, IL.