Our client looking for a Business Development Manager to drive sales growth in the U.S. market. This role offers an exciting opportunity to acquire new accounts, strengthen existing customer relationships, and contribute to the company's commitment to innovation and differentiation. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication and negotiation skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Business Development Manager, you will be at the forefront of driving sales growth in the U.S. market. Your role will involve representing our client's extensive product portfolio, presenting and promoting these products with compelling arguments that align with company guidelines. You will engage in consultative selling, understanding each customer's unique needs to provide tailored solutions. Building and maintaining strong, long-term customer relationships will be key to your success. You will also have the opportunity to attend industry events as a representative of the company, expanding your network while promoting our client's innovative offerings.
- Represent the company and its product portfolio in the U.S.
- Present, promote, and sell products using strong arguments aligned with company guidelines
- Engage in consultative selling to understand customer needs and provide tailored solutions
- Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships
- Address individual customer needs and identify new sales opportunities
- Resolve conflicts and provide timely solutions to customer issues
- Propose actions to improve sales performance and identify growth opportunities
- Conduct in-person and online meetings, conferences, and training sessions
- Attend industry events as a representative of the company
- Travel approximately 50% of the time across the U.S.
Key Requirements:
The ideal Business Development Manager will bring proven experience from a sales role within the optical industry or an optical store. You should possess strong communication and negotiation skills, coupled with a solid understanding of sales performance metrics. Familiarity with CRM software is essential, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint. A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is required, with degrees in Optics or Optometry considered a plus. Your ability to prioritize effectively, manage your time efficiently, and organize tasks will be crucial in this role.
- ABO Certification (ABO speaker certification is a plus)
- Optometry degree is a plus
- Proven experience in a sales role within the optical industry or in an optical store
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Solid understanding of sales performance metrics
- Familiarity with CRM software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (Degrees in Optics or Optometry are a plus)
- Knowledge of the free-form process is a plus
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a growing team committed to innovation and differentiation within the optical industry. They offer an exciting opportunity to build meaningful customer relationships and drive significant growth in the U.S. market. This role provides the chance to represent a diverse product portfolio and contribute to the company's commitment to customer satisfaction.
What's next:
Ready for an exciting career move? Don't miss out on this opportunity!
If interested in this position, please contact Isabella Potts at +1 512 610 6269 or isabella.potts@robertwalters.com
