Leads and actively participates in the Business Development Function.
Develops a robust process for quantitative and qualitative new business analysis.
Monitors market trends and recommends strategies to address these trends.
Evaluates competitor strategies and strengths and weaknesses.
Develops customer intelligence and recommends customer strategies and channel approaches.
Leads analytical modeling to forecast market potential, replacement cycles, market share and sales volume.
Works with the Sales and Marketing team to support market penetration in target areas.
Establishes and builds personal relationships with the sales team, channel partners, and customers.
Develops the Business Development team member's skills and expertise.
Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business Management or related fieldAdvanced degree (MBA, Master's) preferred
8+ years progressive Marketing, Advertising, Business Management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years in a leadership role (direct or indirect)
Prior managerial/supervisory experience
Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
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