Regional Business Development Executive (Fire PPE)
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Full-Time Regular
Location
Anywhere U.S. Based
Anywhere U.S. Based
Purpose/Summary:
As a Regional Business Development Executive (RBDE) within the fire vertical, you will be
responsible for delivering consistent, YOY revenue, margin growth, and increased market share within
assigned geographical area within the fire segment specializing in PPE and other fire life saving products.
You will negotiate long-term and repeatable contracts with as the primary supplier. A valued
partner by customers and an expert in building profitable and efficient customer purchasing models.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Responsible for a new segment anchored in Fire and Fire PPE products
Responsible for achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual targets for sales goals in defined
geography
Schedules and makes face to face regular calls to prospective new business opportunities
Travel expectation is 4 field-based selling days and 1 office day per week
Effectively communicates with RAE (outside sales) on seamless customer handoff’s on closed
business
Provides regular input to sales leadership for strategic planning, sales forecasting, and core
process improvements from customer feedback
Plans and participates in the development and delivery of all presentations to prospective
customers
Organizes, sets-up and attends any necessary client and/or industry trade shows
Maintains all prospect information including pipeline and appointments within the company
CRM
Obtains competitive intelligence and stays current on market trends and industry developments
along with the capabilities, vulnerabilities, and intentions of relevant business competitors
Maintains strong working relationships with key vendor representatives with a goal of increasing
sales in all product categories
Works collaboratively and uses support from inside business development team and Sales
Management to develop and execute strategy and sales plan
WHAT YOU BRING
3-5 years direct sales experience
Previous focus for New Business Acquisition, Account Management, Account Executive positions
Bachelor's Degree or Relevant Industries: Sales, Business, and/or related field preferred
Proficient at desktop computer use and appropriate applications
Knowledge and proficiency at CRM, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to address customer needs and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
Familiarity with, and willingness to navigate, bureaucratic organizations, with an ability to
uncover, engage and close business with multiple stakeholders
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate technical information, handle questions and recommend solutions
in a professional manner
Ability to solve problems under pressure
In-depth knowledge of customer ordering procedures and internal processes
Superb organization and prioritization skills
Impeccable attention to detail
Strong initiative and follow-through to close new business opportunities
Personal motivation to continue improving
Willingness to maintain robust and current GQ record of network and activities
GQ and Zendesk system proficiency