Business Development Manager – General Industries
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