Business Development Manager-Utility Market

Vertical Supply Group; California (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of life-safety equipment is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business with utility accounts across North America. The ideal candidate will develop customer relationships and execute sales strategies while managing travel up to 50%. This position offers a base salary of $80-90K along with an uncapped variable compensation plan. Join a dynamic and fast-growing organization focused on innovative solutions in the utility market.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.
• Preferred experience in utility market sales of fall protection and safety equipment.
• Ability to manage travel and expense budgets; travel up to 50% expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute customer presentations and demonstrations.
• Drive standards approvals and secure pricing quotes.
• Cultivate sales channel relationships to drive conversion.
• Assist with quotation analysis from channel partners.
• Maintain contact with top customer targets for new product approvals.
• Contribute information to sales director about new opportunities.
• Track and report sales results regularly.

Skills

Sales revenue generation

Strong communication skills

PC application skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for developing and realizing new business with existing and new utility accounts in a coordinated strategy with the Utility Sales Director. The BDM will be assigned a designated territory within North America with a primary focus on major Investor-owned Utilities (IOU’s) and US Public Power within the US. It is expected the BDM will use good judgement to optimize their travel schedule to penetrate key accounts while developing a broad network of customer relationships within those key accounts.

The BDM will proactively coordinate sales calls with key end-user stakeholders to drive product approvals of both existing and new products. Ideal candidate will be a high-energy self-starter that is able to quickly identify the path to win while meeting or exceeding sales targets. BDM will also be a key player in facilitating the capture of Voice of Customer (VOC) for customer insights for the purpose of development of new products and product expansion in the market.

This position is location non-specific. Base salary for the position is $80-90K with an uncapped variable compensation plan.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute customer presentations and demonstrations at end-users and channel partners to drive revenue for VSG’s brand portfolio, including making joint calls with key channel partner accounts.
• Drive standards approvals, field trials and pricing quotes from the end-user through sales channel to secure orders.
• Develop and cultivate sales channel relationships while driving conversion opportunities and sales growth.
• Assist with quotation analysis and secure pricing feedback from channel partners to acquire new and maintain existing business.
• Maintain close contact with top customer targets to ensure alignment in strategy for new product approvals.
• Actively contribute monthly information to sales director regarding new business opportunities, threats, competitive intelligence, and general customer feedback.
• Maintain direct knowledge and contacts within their territory at the IOU’s, Public Power, Coops & the outside electrical contractors.
• Support vertical market expansion in identifying what VSG products meet and exceed industry specific specifications and standards and where there are gaps.
• Support and attend trade shows, seminars, and other events to promote the sale of products and VSG brand awareness.
• Work with the Sales Director to develop and implement an effective strategy to increase sales in their territory and meet or exceed sales targets.
• Plan, track and report sales results on a regular cadence including maintaining an opportunity pipeline.

Requirements

• Proven responsibility for producing sales/revenue in a fast paced, autonomous environment.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office, e-mail, and other PC application skills.
• Experience selling fall protection, safety, tools and rigging equipment products to the Utility Market preferred.
• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) with five to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Ability to manage travel and expense budget with travel expected up to 50% of the time.

Why Work for VSG?

Vertical Supply Group, a globally recognized company dedicated to delivering life-safety equipment and solutions for utility line workers, line clearance and vegetation management workers, rope access technicians, special forces, outdoor adventurers, rescue first responders and others who work at heights. VSG is a vertically integrated business with a focus on product development, manufacturing, and global equipment supply. VSG is a fast-growing organization uniquely positioned to bring proven product brands into the utility market offering new and alternative solutions. This is an exciting time to join our team! #1VSG!