Outside Sales Business Partner
Description
- Generate new business and ensure profitable growth of trade partner accounts while being respectful of potential channel conflicts.
- Manage assigned brands and markets to effectively exceed key metric goals and grow HHT share and the overall market size for the hearth category.
- Develop and maintain relationships with trade partners to assure long-term growth and commitment to HHT being preferred vendor of choice.
- Execute on assigned activities to drive customer behaviors to align with HHT’s sales and strategic plan.
- Effectively deliver training, marketing programs, strategic initiatives, and product expertise to trade partners.
- Work trade show and events as necessary to drive growth and key initiatives.
- Develop deep understanding of assigned market including competitive manufacturers, competitive trade partners, local/national codes and changing dynamics that impact the hearth business.
- Partner with leadership to develop strategies that will continue to improve HHT’s position in the market.
- Propose pricing requests as necessary to drive profitable growth.
- Effectively run the sales process and standard work of the assigned role.
- Effectively work cross function to gain support as needed and provide support and intel to drive trade market and market into the HHT organization.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3 or more years professional B2B sales selling experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective presentation skills
- Demonstrated success in account management and prioritizing opportunities
- Computer proficiency, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, customer relationship management systems
- Self-motivated, demonstrated passion for success
- Ability to work comfortably with all levels within an organization
- High level of business ethics and personal integrity
- Strong time management skills and effectively manage a prioritized action plan
- Ability to deliver a compelling messaging and influence a sale
- Ability to interact & understand what motivates/drives results
In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, and Retirement Benefits). Hearth & Home Technologies benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Our company endeavors to make www.hearthnhome.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 952-985-6000 or via email at [email protected]. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.