ACE Hardware
Fremont, California
Business Development Manager Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG's origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork. General Summary As a successful BDM of Westlake Commercial (Commercial Division of Westlake Hardware), you will not only create incremental sales but will lead and motivate stores and their team members by example. In addition to the overall goal of "more sales" your charge will be to create a new sales minded culture in these stores which supports repeatable, predictable and sustainable sales to our business customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Customer Facing: Pursue commercial sales to businesses and multifamily property management customers which present opportunities for growth as a commercial account. Opportunities will be identified in cooperation with the Director of Commercial Business, District Manager, Store General Managers, store personnel and market activities. Focused attention on growing sales with existing established commercial / business accounts through relationship based sales techniques and tactics. Utilize reporting and in-store shopping habits / frequency to maximize sales growth opportunities among this customer group. Within pre-determined guidelines the Business Development Manager will have the flexibility to establish special pricing, special orders and custom solutions as needed. Target specifically defined new commercial customer opportunities which are relevant in the market and have proven to represent significant potential of successful growth. In cooperation with local in-store teams, develop new and existing commercial accounts through a variety of marketing, events, promotions, personal visits and special selection of merchandise. Participate in all local trade shows and attend client sponsored meetings. Store Team Facing: Business Development Manager will act as a conduit between our commercial customers and other store team members including the store's General Manager and sales associates. Coach, lead and train store team on best practices of business customer interaction and B2B fundamentals. Assist store's team members in developing a B2B centric focus including developing a deeper relationship with new and existing commercial accounts. Assist store's leadership in developing a culture which is supportive of commercial sales growth. Specifically, partnering with store GM and store's B2B Champion to instill an understanding of the why and how to implement recommended business to business best practices and weave the B2B strategy into the store's culture and daily operational practices. Partner with store staff to ensure B2B product needs and customer demands are met in a prompt fashion. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. Other Essential Requirements Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others: WINNING - In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through people- our strength is being helpful. EXCELLENCE - Excellence honors God and inspires people. We aspire to be the best, to continuously improve and to inspire others by giving the team our very best. LOVE - Love the people, love the work and love the results. INTEGRITY - For Ace to win, we need to be able to trust each other. And trust will require us to be honest, reliable, caring, of high character and of unquestioned ethics. GRATITUDE - We recognize that we are blessed to be in the business of serving others. HUMILITY - We strive for greatness with a humble, modest and respectful attitude. TEAMWORK - We will fight the natural tendency for control and credit in favor of collaboration and mutual success, recognizing that Together, we are Ace. Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related discipline (or 5+ years relevant work experience). Deep understanding of retail operations, relationship sales skills, inventory management and business fundamentals. Refined interpersonal skills to engage with others, solid negotiating and conflict resolutions abilities. Able to foster teamwork and collaboration. Can motivate others both internal and external to perform enthusiastically. Ability to deliver necessary training across all levels inside the store. Ability to access the local competitive environment and develop appropriate B2B strategies. Must have excellent leadership capabilities, communication written and verbal, and attention to detail and follow up. Excellent PC skills including skilled knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook as well as various MS Operating Systems. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Ability to work flexible hours. Ability to work remotely with various corporate departments. Travel as required. Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50lbs) and climbing. Compensation Details $70304 per year
Business Development Manager Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG's origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork. General Summary As a successful BDM of Westlake Commercial (Commercial Division of Westlake Hardware), you will not only create incremental sales but will lead and motivate stores and their team members by example. In addition to the overall goal of "more sales" your charge will be to create a new sales minded culture in these stores which supports repeatable, predictable and sustainable sales to our business customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Customer Facing: Pursue commercial sales to businesses and multifamily property management customers which present opportunities for growth as a commercial account. Opportunities will be identified in cooperation with the Director of Commercial Business, District Manager, Store General Managers, store personnel and market activities. Focused attention on growing sales with existing established commercial / business accounts through relationship based sales techniques and tactics. Utilize reporting and in-store shopping habits / frequency to maximize sales growth opportunities among this customer group. Within pre-determined guidelines the Business Development Manager will have the flexibility to establish special pricing, special orders and custom solutions as needed. Target specifically defined new commercial customer opportunities which are relevant in the market and have proven to represent significant potential of successful growth. In cooperation with local in-store teams, develop new and existing commercial accounts through a variety of marketing, events, promotions, personal visits and special selection of merchandise. Participate in all local trade shows and attend client sponsored meetings. Store Team Facing: Business Development Manager will act as a conduit between our commercial customers and other store team members including the store's General Manager and sales associates. Coach, lead and train store team on best practices of business customer interaction and B2B fundamentals. Assist store's team members in developing a B2B centric focus including developing a deeper relationship with new and existing commercial accounts. Assist store's leadership in developing a culture which is supportive of commercial sales growth. Specifically, partnering with store GM and store's B2B Champion to instill an understanding of the why and how to implement recommended business to business best practices and weave the B2B strategy into the store's culture and daily operational practices. Partner with store staff to ensure B2B product needs and customer demands are met in a prompt fashion. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. Other Essential Requirements Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others: WINNING - In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through people- our strength is being helpful. EXCELLENCE - Excellence honors God and inspires people. We aspire to be the best, to continuously improve and to inspire others by giving the team our very best. LOVE - Love the people, love the work and love the results. INTEGRITY - For Ace to win, we need to be able to trust each other. And trust will require us to be honest, reliable, caring, of high character and of unquestioned ethics. GRATITUDE - We recognize that we are blessed to be in the business of serving others. HUMILITY - We strive for greatness with a humble, modest and respectful attitude. TEAMWORK - We will fight the natural tendency for control and credit in favor of collaboration and mutual success, recognizing that Together, we are Ace. Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related discipline (or 5+ years relevant work experience). Deep understanding of retail operations, relationship sales skills, inventory management and business fundamentals. Refined interpersonal skills to engage with others, solid negotiating and conflict resolutions abilities. Able to foster teamwork and collaboration. Can motivate others both internal and external to perform enthusiastically. Ability to deliver necessary training across all levels inside the store. Ability to access the local competitive environment and develop appropriate B2B strategies. Must have excellent leadership capabilities, communication written and verbal, and attention to detail and follow up. Excellent PC skills including skilled knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook as well as various MS Operating Systems. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Ability to work flexible hours. Ability to work remotely with various corporate departments. Travel as required. Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50lbs) and climbing. Compensation Details $70304 per year
ACE Hardware
Providence, Rhode Island
Business Development Manager Build the future of independent retail. As a Business Development Manager at Emery Jensen, you'll play a critical role in expanding our footprint across the Northeast by winning and converting high-value Pro Lumber, Paint, and Hardware customers. This is a true hunter role for a relationship-driven sales professional who thrives on opening doors, closing full conversions, and building long-term, profitable partnerships. You'll focus on full-conversion opportunities, positioning Emery Jensen as the primary distributor and shaping the customer's long-term success from day one. We currently have (1) opening and ideally, we are targeting candidates who live in close proximity to Albany, New York, Portland, ME and Providence, RI. The Job As the Business Development Manager (BDM) for New England, you will be responsible for finding and signing new high-value customers for Emery Jensen across our key customer channels: Pro Lumber, Pro Paint and Hardware Stores/Home Centers. This position identifies prospects, develops a pipeline, determines the needs of specific prospects and shares the Emery Jensen value proposition to meet those needs. The Business Development Manager is an ambassador for Emery Jensen, developing relationships with industry organizations, vendor partners, and prospective customers. This position will also work closely with the Emery Jensen sales team, helping new customers transition to their Territory Managers during the early months after signing customers. What You Will Do The BDM will have responsibilities for the account throughout the full 12 month sales cycle and will need to communicate effectively with the local Territory Manager to insure the growth of the account to its full potential over this period. The focus of the BDM will be on full-conversion opportunities in which Emery-Jensen will become the primary distributor of hardware, paint and/or fastener products to the prospective retailer. Increase top-line sales for Emery-Jensen Distribution but will also be required to target prospective customers and develop a sales approach with company profitability in mind as well. Understanding the return on investment, customer life time value and the basic fundamentals of Emery-Jensen's financial model will be critical in successfully targeting and signing new business Demonstrate a basic understanding of the 'levers' that create a profitable customer relationship and develop sales approach around optimizing these 'levers'. Actively research, pursue and open prospective customers within defined sales channels by clearly articulating and executing on the Emery-Jensen value proposition. Maintain a weekly prospect pipeline with measurable results. Present Pre/Post Call plan showing measurable and manageable improvement towards conversion of customer: Pre-Call: Decision Maker, Business focus, competition, what needs to be accomplished Post-Call: Opportunity, plan for solution, ROI on customer conversion, customer life time value Utilize EJD marketing and merchandising material/initiatives to strategically present solutions to prospective customers. Participate in national industry organizations; NRLA, NLBMDA, etc.; attend industry events (shows, roundtables, etc.) with an established approach/communication plan aimed at signing prospective customers; proactive build relationships with field sales teams from national partners: LMC, LBMA, Ben Moore. Actively communicate with Territory Managers and develop a plan for transition of newly opened accounts over to appropriate Territory Manager. Manage expenses relating to travel, meetings, membership to organizations and conversion resources in accordance with overall expense budgets set by Emery-Jensen Attend industry trade shows with a 'show plan' to further business development efforts What You Need To Succeed College degree or equivalent required. Minimum of 3 years in new business development or territory manager position. Comfortability with cold calling and a track record for success. Knowledge/experience in the hard-lines industry preferred. Existing book of business highly preferred. Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Business Intelligence system, CRM tools Travel 60-75% of the time, and should reside in one of the following areas listed above. Preferred residence: Albany, New York, Portland, ME and Providence, RI. Compensation Details: $100000 - $110000 base per year Why should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Emery Jensen is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, our retailers and our brand. In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Emery Jensen also offers competitive benefits that address life's necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including: Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 2 years resulted in incentives being paid out above 116.96% of your target opportunity!) Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year, in addition to an annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past five years, company contributions (matching & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 6.6% of total compensation. Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability - up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions Your career at Emery Jensen is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities - and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation Emery Jensen invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review We know the work environment matters. That's why we hold frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more! Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off Adoption cost reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events Identity theft protection Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies. We want to hear from you! Emery Jensen delivers wholesale products and best-in-class service to independent retailers in the Pro Lumber Yards, Home Centers, Paint, Hardware Stores, Decorating Stores, and E-retailer space. Our goal is to support sustainable and profitable growth for our customers by offering the broadest assortments, best pricing, and most knowledgeable team. We have national scale, a regional focus and the commitment to serve our customers and support each other. Come find out why a career with Emery Jensen is right for you. Equal Opportunity Employer Emery Jensen is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws. Disclaimer The pay range for
Business Development Manager Build the future of independent retail. As a Business Development Manager at Emery Jensen, you'll play a critical role in expanding our footprint across the Northeast by winning and converting high-value Pro Lumber, Paint, and Hardware customers. This is a true hunter role for a relationship-driven sales professional who thrives on opening doors, closing full conversions, and building long-term, profitable partnerships. You'll focus on full-conversion opportunities, positioning Emery Jensen as the primary distributor and shaping the customer's long-term success from day one. We currently have (1) opening and ideally, we are targeting candidates who live in close proximity to Albany, New York, Portland, ME and Providence, RI. The Job As the Business Development Manager (BDM) for New England, you will be responsible for finding and signing new high-value customers for Emery Jensen across our key customer channels: Pro Lumber, Pro Paint and Hardware Stores/Home Centers. This position identifies prospects, develops a pipeline, determines the needs of specific prospects and shares the Emery Jensen value proposition to meet those needs. The Business Development Manager is an ambassador for Emery Jensen, developing relationships with industry organizations, vendor partners, and prospective customers. This position will also work closely with the Emery Jensen sales team, helping new customers transition to their Territory Managers during the early months after signing customers. What You Will Do The BDM will have responsibilities for the account throughout the full 12 month sales cycle and will need to communicate effectively with the local Territory Manager to insure the growth of the account to its full potential over this period. The focus of the BDM will be on full-conversion opportunities in which Emery-Jensen will become the primary distributor of hardware, paint and/or fastener products to the prospective retailer. Increase top-line sales for Emery-Jensen Distribution but will also be required to target prospective customers and develop a sales approach with company profitability in mind as well. Understanding the return on investment, customer life time value and the basic fundamentals of Emery-Jensen's financial model will be critical in successfully targeting and signing new business Demonstrate a basic understanding of the 'levers' that create a profitable customer relationship and develop sales approach around optimizing these 'levers'. Actively research, pursue and open prospective customers within defined sales channels by clearly articulating and executing on the Emery-Jensen value proposition. Maintain a weekly prospect pipeline with measurable results. Present Pre/Post Call plan showing measurable and manageable improvement towards conversion of customer: Pre-Call: Decision Maker, Business focus, competition, what needs to be accomplished Post-Call: Opportunity, plan for solution, ROI on customer conversion, customer life time value Utilize EJD marketing and merchandising material/initiatives to strategically present solutions to prospective customers. Participate in national industry organizations; NRLA, NLBMDA, etc.; attend industry events (shows, roundtables, etc.) with an established approach/communication plan aimed at signing prospective customers; proactive build relationships with field sales teams from national partners: LMC, LBMA, Ben Moore. Actively communicate with Territory Managers and develop a plan for transition of newly opened accounts over to appropriate Territory Manager. Manage expenses relating to travel, meetings, membership to organizations and conversion resources in accordance with overall expense budgets set by Emery-Jensen Attend industry trade shows with a 'show plan' to further business development efforts What You Need To Succeed College degree or equivalent required. Minimum of 3 years in new business development or territory manager position. Comfortability with cold calling and a track record for success. Knowledge/experience in the hard-lines industry preferred. Existing book of business highly preferred. Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Business Intelligence system, CRM tools Travel 60-75% of the time, and should reside in one of the following areas listed above. Preferred residence: Albany, New York, Portland, ME and Providence, RI. Compensation Details: $100000 - $110000 base per year Why should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Emery Jensen is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, our retailers and our brand. In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Emery Jensen also offers competitive benefits that address life's necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including: Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 2 years resulted in incentives being paid out above 116.96% of your target opportunity!) Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year, in addition to an annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past five years, company contributions (matching & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 6.6% of total compensation. Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability - up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions Your career at Emery Jensen is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities - and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation Emery Jensen invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review We know the work environment matters. That's why we hold frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more! Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off Adoption cost reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events Identity theft protection Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies. We want to hear from you! Emery Jensen delivers wholesale products and best-in-class service to independent retailers in the Pro Lumber Yards, Home Centers, Paint, Hardware Stores, Decorating Stores, and E-retailer space. Our goal is to support sustainable and profitable growth for our customers by offering the broadest assortments, best pricing, and most knowledgeable team. We have national scale, a regional focus and the commitment to serve our customers and support each other. Come find out why a career with Emery Jensen is right for you. Equal Opportunity Employer Emery Jensen is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws. Disclaimer The pay range for
ACE Hardware
La Crescenta, California
Business Development Manager Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG's origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork. General Summary As a successful BDM of Westlake Commercial (Commercial Division of Westlake Hardware), you will not only create incremental sales but will lead and motivate stores and their team members by example. In addition to the overall goal of "more sales" your charge will be to create a new sales minded culture in these stores which supports repeatable, predictable and sustainable sales to our business customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Customer Facing: Pursue commercial sales to businesses and multifamily property management customers which present opportunities for growth as a commercial account. Opportunities will be identified in cooperation with the Director of Commercial Business, District Manager, Store General Managers, store personnel and market activities. Focused attention on growing sales with existing established commercial / business accounts through relationship based sales techniques and tactics. Utilize reporting and in-store shopping habits / frequency to maximize sales growth opportunities among this customer group. Within pre-determined guidelines the Business Development Manager will have the flexibility to establish special pricing, special orders and custom solutions as needed. Target specifically defined new commercial customer opportunities which are relevant in the market and have proven to represent significant potential of successful growth. In cooperation with local in-store teams, develop new and existing commercial accounts through a variety of marketing, events, promotions, personal visits and special selection of merchandise. Participate in all local trade shows and attend client sponsored meetings. Store Team Facing: Business Development Manager will act as a conduit between our commercial customers and other store team members including the store's General Manager and sales associates. Coach, lead and train store team on best practices of business customer interaction and B2B fundamentals. Assist store's team members in developing a B2B centric focus including developing a deeper relationship with new and existing commercial accounts. Assist store's leadership in developing a culture which is supportive of commercial sales growth. Specifically, partnering with store GM and store's B2B Champion to instill an understanding of the why and how to implement recommended business to business best practices and weave the B2B strategy into the store's culture and daily operational practices. Partner with store staff to ensure B2B product needs and customer demands are met in a prompt fashion. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. Other Essential Requirements Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others: WINNING - In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through people- our strength is being helpful. EXCELLENCE - Excellence honors God and inspires people. We aspire to be the best, to continuously improve and to inspire others by giving the team our very best. LOVE - Love the people, love the work and love the results. INTEGRITY - For Ace to win, we need to be able to trust each other. And trust will require us to be honest, reliable, caring, of high character and of unquestioned ethics. GRATITUDE - We recognize that we are blessed to be in the business of serving others. HUMILITY - We strive for greatness with a humble, modest and respectful attitude. TEAMWORK - We will fight the natural tendency for control and credit in favor of collaboration and mutual success, recognizing that Together, we are Ace. Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related discipline (or 5+ years relevant work experience). Deep understanding of retail operations, relationship sales skills, inventory management and business fundamentals. Refined interpersonal skills to engage with others, solid negotiating and conflict resolutions abilities. Able to foster teamwork and collaboration. Can motivate others both internal and external to perform enthusiastically. Ability to deliver necessary training across all levels inside the store. Ability to access the local competitive environment and develop appropriate B2B strategies. Must have excellent leadership capabilities, communication written and verbal, and attention to detail and follow up. Excellent PC skills including skilled knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook as well as various MS Operating Systems. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Ability to work flexible hours. Ability to work remotely with various corporate departments. Travel as required. Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50lbs) and climbing. Compensation Details $70304 per year Life at Ace Find out how we've created a one-of-a-kind, passionate and helpful workplace that puts our people first.
Business Development Manager Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG's origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork. General Summary As a successful BDM of Westlake Commercial (Commercial Division of Westlake Hardware), you will not only create incremental sales but will lead and motivate stores and their team members by example. In addition to the overall goal of "more sales" your charge will be to create a new sales minded culture in these stores which supports repeatable, predictable and sustainable sales to our business customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Customer Facing: Pursue commercial sales to businesses and multifamily property management customers which present opportunities for growth as a commercial account. Opportunities will be identified in cooperation with the Director of Commercial Business, District Manager, Store General Managers, store personnel and market activities. Focused attention on growing sales with existing established commercial / business accounts through relationship based sales techniques and tactics. Utilize reporting and in-store shopping habits / frequency to maximize sales growth opportunities among this customer group. Within pre-determined guidelines the Business Development Manager will have the flexibility to establish special pricing, special orders and custom solutions as needed. Target specifically defined new commercial customer opportunities which are relevant in the market and have proven to represent significant potential of successful growth. In cooperation with local in-store teams, develop new and existing commercial accounts through a variety of marketing, events, promotions, personal visits and special selection of merchandise. Participate in all local trade shows and attend client sponsored meetings. Store Team Facing: Business Development Manager will act as a conduit between our commercial customers and other store team members including the store's General Manager and sales associates. Coach, lead and train store team on best practices of business customer interaction and B2B fundamentals. Assist store's team members in developing a B2B centric focus including developing a deeper relationship with new and existing commercial accounts. Assist store's leadership in developing a culture which is supportive of commercial sales growth. Specifically, partnering with store GM and store's B2B Champion to instill an understanding of the why and how to implement recommended business to business best practices and weave the B2B strategy into the store's culture and daily operational practices. Partner with store staff to ensure B2B product needs and customer demands are met in a prompt fashion. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. Other Essential Requirements Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others: WINNING - In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through people- our strength is being helpful. EXCELLENCE - Excellence honors God and inspires people. We aspire to be the best, to continuously improve and to inspire others by giving the team our very best. LOVE - Love the people, love the work and love the results. INTEGRITY - For Ace to win, we need to be able to trust each other. And trust will require us to be honest, reliable, caring, of high character and of unquestioned ethics. GRATITUDE - We recognize that we are blessed to be in the business of serving others. HUMILITY - We strive for greatness with a humble, modest and respectful attitude. TEAMWORK - We will fight the natural tendency for control and credit in favor of collaboration and mutual success, recognizing that Together, we are Ace. Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related discipline (or 5+ years relevant work experience). Deep understanding of retail operations, relationship sales skills, inventory management and business fundamentals. Refined interpersonal skills to engage with others, solid negotiating and conflict resolutions abilities. Able to foster teamwork and collaboration. Can motivate others both internal and external to perform enthusiastically. Ability to deliver necessary training across all levels inside the store. Ability to access the local competitive environment and develop appropriate B2B strategies. Must have excellent leadership capabilities, communication written and verbal, and attention to detail and follow up. Excellent PC skills including skilled knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook as well as various MS Operating Systems. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Ability to work flexible hours. Ability to work remotely with various corporate departments. Travel as required. Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50lbs) and climbing. Compensation Details $70304 per year Life at Ace Find out how we've created a one-of-a-kind, passionate and helpful workplace that puts our people first.