Market Development Manager

Overview

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Market Development Manager - Chicago is responsible for driving market strategies and plans in accordance with corporate initiatives by performing the following duties personally and in collaboration with internal Sales and Marketing leaders, and independent sales reps. Strategies and tactics are initiated and implemented to fully leverage the strengths of the organization while optimizing results.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Fluent in Spanish (preferred) due to frequent interaction with Spanish-speaking contractors
• 2+ years of sales and / or product marketing experience within contractor / pro trade industries; paint, HVAC, building & construction, marine or automotive aftermarket industries preferred
• BS / BA in Business a plus
• Proven record of achieving results and understanding corporate strategic planning process
• Entrepreneurial drive to take a business into new, uncharted territory; ability to work independently
• Self-directed, motivated and organized with the ability to effectively plan and communicate a productive work schedule in concert with department and company goals and initiatives
• Ability to develop strong rapport and maintain communications with internal team and stakeholders despite remote location
• Motivation to get the job done to exceed performance standards
• Demonstrated success in managing teams of people and / or projects with a demonstrated ability to grow into a managerial role
• Strong computer skills including MS Office
• Strong presentation and business writing skills
• Ability to travel overnight, 10-25% of the time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a remote position with the need to participate in off-site meetings and vendor meetings.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  include the following. Other duties may be assigned.