Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Caesarstone Ltd. is a building materials company specializing in premium countertop products. The Business Development Manager will drive revenue growth, manage and expand customer accounts, develop new sales opportunities, and build relationships with fabricators, designers, retailers, builders, and contractors across the assigned region.
Responsibilities
- Act as the intermediary between the company and various stakeholders such as stone fabricators, architects and designers, kitchen and bath retailers, builders, general contractors, and stone suppliers within your designated territory
- Drive revenue growth and foster strong relationships with key customers. Demonstrate a keen interest in boosting sales and a personal drive for success
- Commit to achieving goals while maintaining a focus on exceptional customer service
- Develop effective customer account plans, manage existing accounts, and identify new business prospects
- Utilize sales and business development expertise to represent a brand renowned for industry excellence
- Manage and nurture existing accounts for long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships
- Understand each customer's unique needs, preferences, and project requirements
- Provide tailored solutions based on customer insights
- Maintain open communication with your Sales Manager
- Provide regular input on all account activity, including status and call reports
- Utilize CRM for customer tracking, maintaining, analyzing, and managing customer requirements
- Maintain existing customer relationships and develop new ones
- Network to grow market share through customer visits and product knowledge presentation sessions
- Develop and execute comprehensive customer/sales plans for business growth
- Prospect, identify, and pursue new sales opportunities in the premium countertop market
- Conduct market research to identify potential customers and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets
- Collaborate with the sales team and management to align strategies with overall company goals
- Become an expert on the premium countertop product range
- Articulate product value propositions persuasively to customers
- Skillfully negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with customers
- Effectively close sales deals to meet and exceed quarterly and annual targets
- Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics
- Utilize knowledge to refine sales strategies and capitalize on emerging opportunities
- Maintain accurate customer relationship records in CRM and present performance metrics to the management team
- Collaborate with Order Fulfillment team and Operations and logistics for high-level customer service
- Attend industry events, trade shows, and membership associations to maintain product and industry knowledge
- Networking and building a strong network within the industry can open doors to new opportunities and partnerships
Skills
- The role involves 75% local travel (company car) to engage with existing and potential customers
- Schedule flexibility is essential, including occasional weekends and overnight trips for customer meetings or events
- Proficiency in using desktop computers and peripherals, necessitating manual dexterity
- Physical ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs may be required
- Must possess a valid current state driver license
- +3 Years proven sales experience, business development, or account management experience in a similar role
- A track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets while maintaining a customer-centric approach
- Proficient in negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve favorable outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with customers and internal teams
- Ability to analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and devise effective sales strategies
- Strong ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Respond promptly to internal and external customer needs; respond to requests for service and assistance and meet commitments
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders demonstrating company values
- Must be comfortable with using technology applications, specifically experience with MS Excel and CRM or SalesForce applications
- Ideal candidate to be based out of assigned region
- Experience within the building materials, interior design, or construction industry is a plus
Benefits
- An incentive bonus opportunity
- Company car for 75% local travel
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