H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemicals across all industries throughout the world. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to connecting what matters to solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges. POSITION OVERVIEW The Business Development Manager position is expected to grow and retain HB Fuller's market share and customer base in Construction Industry, focused in Flooring, Building envelope adhesive & sealant market segments in GCC while achieving profit sales targets. The BDM, is expected to:
Ability to train & mentor entry / new sales roles;
Ability to teach customers on industry trends and is sought after by customers; may be viewed as an expert in certain areas;
Positive feedback frequently received by customers on level of service excellence; and
Accountable for delivering results
Develops and owns a strategic plan for own accounts, and drives the execution of the plan through expert communication, coordination of activities and influence of indirect resources;
Develops sales funnel for future growth opportunities;
One voice to the customer;
Drives and delivers HBFs commercial goals, optimizing share, price and profitability;
Anticipates and meets the needs of the customer;
Key Metric Options (agreed annually) Territory Sales Plan Contribution Margin Volume Price Win / Loss Ratio SFDC Usage New Business Development Sales Visits & Account Plans. # of days dedicated to joint visits with segment managers Consistently applies sales process and use of all sales tools; PRIMARY DUTIES CORE COMPETENCIES
Accountability for results
Customer focused - creating value
Demonstrates functional excellence
Demonstrates business acumen
Embraces change and innovation
Team Work
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS
BDM is accountable for delivering annual business results, aligned with business plan, sales, CM and volume
Growth - focuses effort on delivering growth and maintains existing business to deliver plan
Negotiates pricing and margin (aligned with the business) using value selling and the flip pricing tool to capture the optimum price and margin for HBF
Develops strategy and plan for short and long term to defend and grow the account, optimize profitability, and manage risk
Owns the contact matrix, ensuring that the expectations of all parties are set and met, internal & external
CUSTOMER FOCUSED - CREATING VALUE
Drive customer intimacy by delivering HBFs value proposition tailored to meet the needs of the customer
Promote, quantify and expertly sell value, which differentiates HBF in the market and adds value to our customers
Consistently deliver value to our customers to realize customer loyalty and minimize erosion
Provide insight to the customer through expert application of knowledge in the industry Anticipate current and future needs of the customer through deep understanding of the customers business
Promote and sell latest HBF products and technology thereby enhancing our position in the market as an innovative leader
Begin to demonstrate the ability to teach the customer on current market trends and issues, and is able to be a strategic partner to our customers on key issues such as raw material trends
DEMONSTRATES FUNCTIONAL EXCELLENCE
Consistently manage activities to ensure all EHS requirements are followed
Leverage all sales processes, including salesforce.com, consistently applies the HBF sales process
Independently technically support the customer for standard needs, including running a product demonstration
Identify, develop and close new business opportunities and communicate forecasting needs to the business
Intimately know the territory/industry, including developing new business pipeline
Manage time by balancing effort between existing business and new business pipeline
Provide timely monthly reports and all necessary internal/external communication, and collaboration with other stakeholders
Understands competitive landscape and how to position HBF for advantage
DEMONSTRATES BUSINESS ACUMEN
Implement business pricing strategy based on business guidelines, expertly delivers price increases thereby enabling prices to stick
Promote HBF products and technologies to optimize profitability
Allocate own resources in a planned and consistent way with the business strategy
Manage impact on profitability from terms and conditions, supply chain, days outstanding and other aspects
Manage T&E expenses to budget
EMBRACES CHANGE AND INNOVATION
Provide voice of the customer feedback into the organization
Promote and sell innovative HBF technologies that create competitive advantage and optimize value for customers
Adapt easily to a dynamic environment and maintain high levels of motivation and engagement
Credible leader in the sales team that positively influences change
Provide high level insight from customer and industry back into the HBF organization
SALES COMPETENCIES & BEHAVIORS
Negotiating: Master negotiator and is sought out by others within the organization to handle or advise the most complex customer situations. Consistently negotiates solutions with maximum value for HBF. Always seeks the win-win option.
Growing a sales territory: Has a deep understanding of business, financials, products/services, the market or the needs/ challenges of assigned territory/accounts; helps to develop colleagues\' understanding and progress.
Presenting: Expert presenter that transitions skillfully within the presentation, and tactfully responds when faced with on-the-spot questions or challenges during or after presentations, and always progresses the agenda and teaches the customer.
Questioning / Listening: Accurately assesses underlying causes and/or concerns of customers\' through enhanced listening skills; listens for potential using skills of deduction to customers\' issues and concerns. Always in the here and now.
Communicating: Delivers accurate, clear, and concise messages that inform and frequently persuade audiences to take action. Adapts to the needs of diverse audiences and/or complex situations.
Prospecting: Maintains a large pipeline of referrals/prospects with awareness for long-term growth. Expert knowledge in territory enhances prospecting activity. Always works key prospects to optimize success. Tailors prospecting messages to individual and customers\' needs. Finds and works with the key decision makers and influencers inside the prospective customer.
Being a team player: Outstanding team player and often sought after to join teams and able to exert influence and experience for the positive outcome of team activities.
KNOWLEDGE
Technical knowledge of products & services
Operates as a resource and consultant to the customer in use of products and services
Sales Process & Sales Tools
Expert user of all sales tools and processes, which leads to higher rate of new business gains and consistently meets sales and margin goals
Trends in market & industry
Uses expert knowledge of trends in market and industry to differentiate and teach the customer
Supply chain
Selectively engages experts in supply chain to bring value and solve issues for customer
Equipment & application process
Has wide-spread contacts and knowledge of adhesive application equipment and manufacturing process equipment suppliers. Able to leverage for advantage, creating opportunities and problem solving.
Substrate
Has intimate knowledge and contacts of substrate suppliers. Understands adhesive interface with substrates.
Business Acumen
Uses knowledge to conduct business conversations at a higher level inside the customer. Comfortable operating at senior level inside the customer.
EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED none SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
New business development activities represents ~40% of time. Focus is on top strategic opportunities for the business.
Minimum Requirements
4 year college degree, with a technical/mechanical, marketing, or chemistry background preferred
10+ years of relevant sales experience; related industry and B2B experience, preferably with a chemistry background. Marketing and customer service experience also valued.
Must have a valid drivers license and be willing to travel.
Travel time depends on size/geography of the territory.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification. H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.
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