Sr. Business Development Manager

SupplyHouse; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SupplyHouse as a Sr. Business Development Manager, focusing on expanding B2B growth across the education and government sectors. This remote role requires 8+ years of experience and offers a competitive salary with a target bonus based on sales. You'll lead a talented team and be instrumental in establishing strategic partnerships while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development budget

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Grubhub credit

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Sales, Business Development, or related fields.
• Proven success in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience with academic institutions and/or government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead expansion into education and government sectors.
• Build and manage a high-performance business development team.
• Monitor market trends and develop effective strategies.

Skills

Sales Management

Team Leadership

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Strategic Planning

Customer Relationship Management

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM Software

Job description

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Real people. Real service.

At SupplyHouse.com, we value every individual team member and cultivate a community where people come first. Led by our core values of Generosity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and GRIT, we’re dedicated to maintaining a supportive work environment that celebrates diversity and empowers everyone to reach their full potential. As an industry-leading e-commerce company specializing in HVAC, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies since 2004, we strive to foster growth while providing the best possible experience for our customers.

We are looking for a Sr. Business Development Manager to join our Marketing Team. This individual will report into our Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and be responsible for driving Business-to-Business growth initiatives such as building strategic relationships with government agencies, universities, Trades services platforms, and Trades enterprises (Plumbing, Heating, HVAC, Electrical) across the U.S. If you're interested in a leadership role that will serve as the face of an organization and focus on expanding our customer base, maximizing revenue, and establishing SupplyHouse.com as a trusted partner for public institutions, we’d love to hear from you!

This remote position is open to individuals who live in, or are open to relocating to, the following states:Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

This position requires travel up to 60% of the year throughout the continental U.S., including to our Melville, NY headquarters for internal meetings and team building activities. We reimburse reasonable and necessary travel expenses, and you’re also welcome to work on-site anytime beyond these visits – our doors are always open.

Role Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Remote

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with time zone flexibility

Base Salary: The estimated base salary range for this role is $145,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, plus a target bonus of up to 30% based on achievement of annual sales targets.

Responsibilities:

• Sector Growth and Revenue Generation
• Lead the expansion of the organization’s customer base in the education and government sectors, focusing on maximizing sales revenue from public entities such as colleges/universities, and Federal, State, and Local government agencies
• Lead the development of strategic initiatives to forge and nurture partnerships with new customers to generate additional revenue streams
• Oversee and guide the sales cycle by pursuing leads, nurturing client relationships, and progressing opportunities from prospecting to close
• Team Leadership and Development
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performance business development team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and innovation
• Establish clear goals and performance metrics for the team, providing regular feedback and creating opportunities for professional development
• Serve as a source of guidance and support, empowering the team to meet and exceed objectives
• Market Analysis and Strategy Development
• Monitor and analyze market trends to understand target audiences, aiding in the creation of effective sales leads and strategies
• Identify and evaluate market opportunities through research, keeping up with industry developments, networking, cold calling, tradeshows, and conferences
• Establish and maintain a robust network within the sector and continually evaluate competitor strategies to maintain a competitive edge
• Plan and execute our integration with key Trades services platform(s) to ensure enduring support of both small- and large-scale TradeMasters, driving increasing share of wallet
• Customer Engagement and Communication
• Build inside sales team that engages with current and prospective customers via phone and email
• Act as a trusted advisor with customers to emphasize the benefits and features of our products and services, becoming a source of insight on tools and features to build into our tech roadmap
• Collaboration and Reporting
• Gather relevant information and collaborate with internal teams to compile and submit comprehensive reports to management
• Create, update, and manage sales reports and prospective client lists to ensure accurate and up-to-date records
• Maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with Customer Experience, IT, Product Management, Customer Service, Merchandising, and Operations
• Negotiation and Bid Management
• Oversee the bid process for SupplyHouse.com while ensuring compliance with contracts in the education and government sectors
• Optimize bidding strategies and build partnerships to acquire the business of new customers
• Represent the organization in high-level negotiations with key clients and government entities, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in Sales, Business Development, Account Management, or other related fields
• 5+ years of demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing teams
• 5+ years of experience working with academic institutions and/or government agencies
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and develop strong relationships
• Strong critical and creative thinking skills to solve complex problems, enhanced by proficiency in spreadsheet-driven analysis and data manipulation
• Proven ability to adapt to and manage shifting priorities, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and remain flexible in a dynamic, high-growth environment
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills, with the ability to lead teams and work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Product knowledge in the Trades, notably Plumbing, Heating/HVAC, and Electrical
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software for tracking customer outreach and sales leads
  
  
  

Why work with us:

• We have awesome – We offer a wide variety of benefits to help support you and your loved ones. These include:
• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance options
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Company-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability
• Discounted auto, home, and pet insurance programs
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Confidential mental health, financial planning, and legal support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-provided equipment and one-time $250 work from home stipend
• $750 annual professional development budget
• $25 monthly Grubhub credit
• Company rewards and recognition program
• And more!
• We promote work-life balance – We value your time and encourage a healthy separation between your professional and personal life to feel refreshed and recharged. Look out for our wellness initiatives and ask about our Flex-Time Policy!
• We support growth – We encourage you to embrace continuous learning and take on new challenges. In an exciting and evolving industry, we provide opportunities for career growth through our annual merit and bonus opportunities, hands-on training, diversity and inclusion initiatives, internal mobility options, and professional development budget.
• We give back –We live and breathe our core value, Generosity, by giving back to the trades and organizations around the world. We make a difference through donation drives, employee-nominated contributions, support for non-profit organizations, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and more.
• We listen –We value hearing from our employees. Everyone has a voice, and we encourage you to use it! We actively elicit feedback through our monthly town halls, regular 1:1 check-ins, employee listening initiatives, and company-wide ideas form to incorporate suggestions and ensure our team enjoys coming to work every day.
  
  

Check us out and learn more at: https://www.supplyhouse.com/our-company!

Additional Details:

• Remote employees are expected to work in a distraction-free environment. Personal devices, background noise, and other distractions should be kept to a minimum to avoid disrupting virtual meetings or business operations.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. SupplyHouse.com will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• com is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
• We are committed to providing a safe and secure work environment and conduct thorough background checks on all potential employees in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• All emails from the SupplyHouse team will only be sent from an @supplyhouse.com email address. Please exercise caution if you receive an email from an alternate domain.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Retail

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