Indirect Distributor Business Manager, PA/IN/MI/OH

bp; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave

Excellent retirement benefits

Job summary

bp is looking for a Distributor Business Manager located in Michigan. This role will be responsible for managing distributor performance, onboarding new prospects, and contributing to sales pipelines. Candidates should have sales and marketing experience, preferably with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with tools like Salesforce CRM and PowerBI is essential. The position offers benefits such as flexible working options and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's degree.
• Sales and marketing experience with distributor networks.
• Management of marketing programs and competitive understanding.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new prospects and review sales pipelines.
• Conduct distributor performance reviews and action plans.
• Forecast distributors' volumes and manage demand plans.
• Ensure distributor alignment with company standards.
• Use Salesforce CRM to manage account relationships.

Skills

Sales

Customer Relationship Management

Distributor Management

Project Management

Account Strategy & Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study

Tools

Salesforce CRM

PowerBI

Job description

The Distributor Business Manager (DBM) is the single point of accountability for their associated distributors as it pertains to volume and scorecard performance. This role covers the geography of IN, MI, OH, portions of WV and western PA. The role is also responsible for actively supporting the Area Sales Managers with heavy duty and passenger car accounts and growing distribution within their existing customer base.

• Responsible for the onboarding of new prospects and contributing to bi-monthly pipeline reviews. Expectation is the DBM supports acquiring new customers using both indirect and direct sales model.
• Contribute and support region’s weekly pipeline call.
• Conduct quarterly distributor performance reviews with key WDs, focusing on key prospects, at-risk accounts, and Scorecard metrics. When performance is below target, the DBM must create and implement an action plan to address underperformance.
• Monthly forecasting for distributors and direct accounts as part of the region's S&OP demand plan, including base volume, incremental volumes, new products, and adjustments for gain‑lost accounts.
• Ensure distributor partners have access to and are leveraging Castrol selling tools, including SYNC, training, the digital product catalog and sell sheets.
• Responsible for key management activities with all Allison Dealers/Distributors and Motorcycle Distributors within assigned geography.
• Act as single point of accountability to ensure distributor is aligned with all HSSE, Product Quality, Brand and Ethical standards.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure Turfview accuracy and resolve any late‑pay issues as required.
• Provide input into distributor/installer programs, new products and communicate to marketing competitive threats and trends.
• Co‑ownership and accountability in conjunction with the Distributor Strategy Manager in all aspects associated with the distributor strategy for the assigned geography.
• Use Salesforce CRM daily to manage account relationships, pipeline, and build sustainable connections within both the customer and our organization, leveraging digital tools like PowerBI, Castrol Insights, and Turfview.
• Compliance with bp’s Code of Conduct, Values and Behaviors and HSSE Standards.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study preferred

Experience

• Sales, sales management and/or marketing experience selling products through a distributor network preferred. Proven cross‑functional project management experience and working within multilayers of an organization. Proven experience in the management and execution of marketing programs and offers. Working knowledge of the Automotive and Heavy Duty business preferred.
• Products & Services Knowledge, Customer Segmentation & Channel Management, Account Strategy & Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Distributor Management, Customer Profitability & Value Chain Understanding, Measuring & Demonstrating Customer Value, Leading Understanding of Contracts & Contract Management, Deal Closure

We offer benefits ( https://exploreyourbenefits.com/landing.html) to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.