Remote Project Manager & Business Development (Grad)

Franke LLC; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Franke Academy

Mentoring

Coaching

Shadowing a senior leader

GEC community

Job summary

Franke is seeking a Project Manager for its Graduate and Early Career Program, a 18-month assignment focused on sales, business development, and commercial leadership. The role supports Home Solutions North America across showroom channels and collaborates with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Finance, and Operations while gaining exposure to senior leadership.

Based in the Chicagoland area or Southeast US, the role offers opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives, analyze

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or another related field preferred.
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated achievement through coursework, projects, internships, leadership activities, or extracurricular involvement.
• Interest in building a career in sales, business development, commercial strategy, or general business leadership.
• Ability and willingness to travel significantly within the United States.
• Preferred location: Chicagoland area or East/Middle Tennessee region, or willingness to relocate to one of these areas.
• Designed for candidates with a maximum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information, identify trends, ask thoughtful questions, and translate data into practical recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to share ideas clearly and engage professionally with internal teams, customers, and business partners.
• Commercial mindset, with an interest in customers, markets, products, sales growth, and overall business performance.
• Initiative, curiosity, and accountability, with a willingness to learn, take ownership, follow through on commitments, and adapt to changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decision-making for key accounts.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans aligned with sales, product, and brand objectives.
• Collaborate with Leadership and distributors to refine marketing strategies, including brand positioning, trade shows, and industry engagement.
• Partner with Product Development and Marketing teams to support new product and service initiatives that respond to market needs.
• Conduct trainings and presentations for customers and internal stakeholders based on business insights and project outcomes.
• Monitor and report on sales performance, profitability, and growth metrics to track success and support decision-making.
• Standardize measurement processes to evaluate impact on sales, profitability, and market share.
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives that drive business development and organizational objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial mindset

Initiative & accountability

Travel ability within US

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Sales or related field

Job description

Franke is seeking a Project Manager for its Graduate and Early Career Program, a 18-month assignment focused on sales, business development, and commercial leadership. The role supports Home Solutions North America across showroom channels and collaborates with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Finance, and Operations while gaining exposure to senior leadership.

Based in the Chicagoland area or Southeast US, the role offers opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives, analyze