Job DescriptionAs a Manager - Business Development, you will manage research, analyze, and develop new wireless business opportunities for our Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. You will be responsible for creating effective wireless business plans to generate more wireless revenue, increase wireless product lines, expand into new markets, and improve customer satisfaction. You will analyze and monitor wireless business growth and decline, as well as provide possible solutions and new ways to strengthen the Company's competitive position within the industry.
The Business Development Manager for Wireless, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region will be part of a national team of wireless experts focused on supporting wireless related business opportunities throughout the US. Working with our Wireless Sales Leadership, Business Development Managers for Wireless (BDMs) wireless integrators, manufacturer partners, developing new business, as well as retaining and developing business with existing customers will be some of the responsibilities.
Responsibilities:- Identifies, evaluates, and develops new business opportunities in order to expand wireless business and increase profitability.
- Works in tandem with assigned Wireless Inside Specialist
- Owns and manages pipeline and forecast for wireless inside sales team
- Responsible for retaining and expanding existing wireless company relationships, product lines or market segments, and soliciting new business from prospective customers and suppliers.
- Oversees wireless development and research activities to build on the Company's strengths, identifies potential new markets and business opportunities and increases wireless market share.
- Establishes relationships with potential customers and suppliers. Discusses unmet needs, problems, or complaints, and arranges for meetings with appropriate Wesco representatives.
- Calls on existing or prospective customers within framework of business development call program.
- Represents Wesco in identifying, evaluating, and negotiating acquisitions, partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, and start-ups in current and new business.
- Conducts roll out meetings at new, key, and global account customer locations.
- Leads, develops, and nurtures local implementation teams (LIT).
- Finds, calculates, and documents cost savings related to direct spend, indirect spend and value add services programs.
- Creates and implements account business development activities including product gap identification, account discovery process, and One-Wesco engagement.
- Conducts internal and customer training sessions on account and customer processes.
- Serves as liaison between key suppliers, marketing services, and location operations
Qualifications:- High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration preferred
- 5 years required, 6+ years of preferred experience directly related to position
- 5 years required, 6+ years preferred of financial analysis, sales, negotiation
- Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong business analysis, financial modeling and negotiation skills
- Ability to initiate and develop relationships with key decision makers inside and outside company
- Capable of spotting new business opportunities and quickly evaluate opportunities
- Capacity to analyze financial and operational data, statements and projections
- Ability to identify and cultivate external resources
- Ability to establish relationships of trust
- Ability to learn complex technical information quickly
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environment and simultaneously manage several projects
- Knowledge of Wesco's existing business lines, strengths and challenges preferred
- Ability to travel 50% - 75%
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This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
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This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.
