Sr. Business Development Manager (Remote)

Jobgether • Illinois, IL

23h • Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Business Development Manager - REMOTE. In this role, you will lead efforts to drive sales for key brands through various showroom channels while executing a comprehensive sales strategy. You'll collaborate with local sales teams and key distribution partners to foster business growth and expand market presence. Your impact will be significant as you develop innovative strategies to engage designers and remodelers, contributing to increased profitability and market share. Accountabilities Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies for assigned markets. Collaborate with Branch Sales Managers to facilitate growth of store and showroom locations. Streamline inventory strategies with distribution partners to align with market demands. Execute showroom expansion strategy in collaboration with operations and marketing teams. Coach and develop high-performing sales associates to enhance local execution strategies. Provide training for partners and customers, positioning products competitively. Analyze regional market trends to establish targeted sales processes. Recommend pricing and inventory strategies to achieve business growth. Communicate critical business priorities across departments for product mix strategy. Prepare annual Market Development Plans in collaboration with sales managers. Maintain regional sales forecast reports and implement action plans. Requirements Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required. Minimum of 5+ years in sales or plumbing industry experience required. Strong written and oral communication skills across all management levels. Established leadership skills with a proven track record in sales management. Ability to travel as needed (up to 50% of the time). Solid understanding of two-step distribution and pull-through selling. Benefits Access to benefits from day one with no waiting period. Performance bonus and variable incentive compensation eligibility. Support for health and wellbeing, career growth, and development opportunities. Diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Strong focus on innovation and meaningful change. Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required.
• Minimum of 5+ years in sales or plumbing industry experience required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills across all management levels.
• Established leadership skills with a proven track record in sales management.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 50% of the time).
• Solid understanding of two-step distribution and pull-through selling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies for assigned markets.
• Collaborate with Branch Sales Managers to facilitate growth of store and showroom locations.
• Streamline inventory strategies with distribution partners to align with market demands.
• Execute showroom expansion strategy in collaboration with operations and marketing teams.
• Coach and develop high-performing sales associates to enhance local execution strategies.
• Provide training for partners and customers, positioning products competitively.
• Analyze regional market trends to establish targeted sales processes.
• Recommend pricing and inventory strategies to achieve business growth.
• Communicate critical business priorities across departments for product mix strategy.
• Prepare annual Market Development Plans in collaboration with sales managers.
• Maintain regional sales forecast reports and implement action plans.

Benefits

• Access to benefits from day one with no waiting period.
• Performance bonus and variable incentive compensation eligibility.
• Support for health and wellbeing, career growth, and development opportunities.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
• Strong focus on innovation and meaningful change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level