Job Description
Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.
We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?
Position Overview:
The primary function of the Business Development Manager (BDM) is to grow sales and share. In addition, the BDM will effectively manage the day-to-day activities associated with the assigned geographic sales territory, develop new customers, and to raise the alliance commitment of dealers at all levels. The BDM is directly responsible for the supervision, maintenance and condition of the territory as it pertains to driving sales, programs, profits, and overall business guidance.
What you'll do
Relationship Building – Services, maintains, and increases existing business by developing professional, progressive, and trusted relationships with our customers.
Prospecting – Searches for & develops new business for incremental growth by establishing new accounts
Dealer Training – Conducts product knowledge training seminars with dealers’ sales staffs to facilitate the proper representation and sale of Hunter Douglas products
Business Building – Sells sample books, displays, and collateral materials for the purpose of supporting and building dealer & Company sales
Marketing and Promotion Implementation – Presents all marketing and advertising promotions and programs to customers while offering recommendations and assistance to build Hunter Douglas sales
Territory Management – Sets up territory into coherent, manageable areas and zones. Creates and maintains Customer Profiles. Maintains a call schedule consistent with the RSD guidelines.
Discount Management – Maintains proper balance of company profitability, sales growth, and market share
Sales Analysis – Uses available sales reporting capabilities to provide the basis for analysis for the purpose of developing objectives and goals for positive and progressive sales development and growth
Territory Reporting – Keeps RSD informed of pertinent and relevant activity occurring in the assigned sales territory through weekly and monthly reports completed thoroughly and on-time
Conflict Management – The BDM must conduct a thorough investigation to discover facts concerning all significant customer conflicts occurring in the assigned sales territory. Develops fair and equitable solutions to problems and makes recommendations for resolution to customers and company management.
Team Participation – Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all Hunter Douglas personnel by employing fact, tact, and sensitivity to the needs of others
All other responsibilities as deemed necessary by management.
Who you are
The BSM’s time is largely unsupervised and requires a high degree of self-discipline to be productive.
Out of town and overnight travel is very common for many territories. Use of company expenses within guidelines is mandatory. Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License, and a good driving record, is a condition of continued employment.
Ability to work well within a team environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Previous selling experience through dealer networks.
Thorough knowledge of Hunter Douglas Window Covering Products preferred but not required.
Experience selling in both B2B and B2C environments.
Ability to grow and maintain relationships within various environments.
Clean driving record.
Multi-tasking abilities are essential.
What's in it for you
Annual base salary: $75,000.00-$78,000.00 (CAD)
Bonus target range: Quarterly Sales Plan
Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
Time off with pay
Car Allowance
Fuel Reimbursement
Wellness programs and product discounts
Must be located in the Victoria area or centrally located in the Vancouver Island area.
We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?
Position Overview:
The primary function of the Business Development Manager (BDM) is to grow sales and share. In addition, the BDM will effectively manage the day-to-day activities associated with the assigned geographic sales territory, develop new customers, and to raise the alliance commitment of dealers at all levels. The BDM is directly responsible for the supervision, maintenance and condition of the territory as it pertains to driving sales, programs, profits, and overall business guidance.
What you'll do
Relationship Building – Services, maintains, and increases existing business by developing professional, progressive, and trusted relationships with our customers.
Prospecting – Searches for & develops new business for incremental growth by establishing new accounts
Dealer Training – Conducts product knowledge training seminars with dealers’ sales staffs to facilitate the proper representation and sale of Hunter Douglas products
Business Building – Sells sample books, displays, and collateral materials for the purpose of supporting and building dealer & Company sales
Marketing and Promotion Implementation – Presents all marketing and advertising promotions and programs to customers while offering recommendations and assistance to build Hunter Douglas sales
Territory Management – Sets up territory into coherent, manageable areas and zones. Creates and maintains Customer Profiles. Maintains a call schedule consistent with the RSD guidelines.
Discount Management – Maintains proper balance of company profitability, sales growth, and market share
Sales Analysis – Uses available sales reporting capabilities to provide the basis for analysis for the purpose of developing objectives and goals for positive and progressive sales development and growth
Territory Reporting – Keeps RSD informed of pertinent and relevant activity occurring in the assigned sales territory through weekly and monthly reports completed thoroughly and on-time
Conflict Management – The BDM must conduct a thorough investigation to discover facts concerning all significant customer conflicts occurring in the assigned sales territory. Develops fair and equitable solutions to problems and makes recommendations for resolution to customers and company management.
Team Participation – Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all Hunter Douglas personnel by employing fact, tact, and sensitivity to the needs of others
All other responsibilities as deemed necessary by management.
Who you are
The BSM’s time is largely unsupervised and requires a high degree of self-discipline to be productive.
Out of town and overnight travel is very common for many territories. Use of company expenses within guidelines is mandatory. Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License, and a good driving record, is a condition of continued employment.
Ability to work well within a team environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Previous selling experience through dealer networks.
Thorough knowledge of Hunter Douglas Window Covering Products preferred but not required.
Experience selling in both B2B and B2C environments.
Ability to grow and maintain relationships within various environments.
Clean driving record.
Multi-tasking abilities are essential.
What's in it for you
Annual base salary: $75,000.00-$78,000.00 (CAD)
Bonus target range: Quarterly Sales Plan
Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
Time off with pay
Car Allowance
Fuel Reimbursement
Wellness programs and product discounts
Must be located in the Victoria area or centrally located in the Vancouver Island area.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Business Development Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Marketing Executive Jobs sector. This role in Victoria offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Marketing Executive Jobs is a plus.