Business Development Manager – General Industries

Full TimeRemoteTeam 5,001-10,000Since 1887H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

38 days ago

Salary

$140K - $165K / year

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglishSFDC

Job Description

• Drive growth of custom adhesive solutions within a defined market or territory of large, complex accounts • Identify new business opportunities, expanding existing strategic relationships, and delivering profitable revenue growth • Partner cross‑functionally to deliver innovative, customer‑focused solutions aligned with H.B. Fuller’s growth objectives • Lead development, lead generation, and growth of custom adhesive solutions within assigned territory and strategic accounts • Allocate approximately 60% of time to prospecting and hunting new business, including acquisition of new strategic accounts • Manage a portfolio of large regional, single‑site, and multi‑site customers with complex, decentralized purchasing structures • Conduct market and customer research to identify needs, assess share of wallet, and uncover growth opportunities • Build deep customer relationships across procurement, technical, production, and leadership stakeholders • Develop and execute strategic account growth plans aligned with H.B. Fuller innovation and commercial objectives • Negotiate complex commercial agreements with procurement and headquarters stakeholders to achieve win‑win outcomes • Collaborate with R&D, technical service, supply chain, and internal sales teams to deliver tailored solutions • Analyze market and industry trends, competitor activity, and customer strategies to inform sales planning • Utilize Salesforce.com, FLIP pricing tools, and sales processes consistently to manage opportunities and pipeline • Deliver effective presentations and communicate clearly across internal and external audiences • May coach or lead one or more direct reports

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of business development experience in a relevant industry; direct sales experience may be considered
  • Proven success in hunting and acquiring new business
  • Strong negotiation skills with complex, headquarters-level procurement organizations
  • High level of business acumen with ability to balance customer value and company profitability
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively based on territory size and geography
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. / 25 kg

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Incentive and recognitions programs
  • Health & wellness benefits
  • 401K contributions
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays

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