Business Development Manager - Recycling Manufacturer - Base Salary to 120k/year - Chicago, IL - AllSearch Professional Staffing

Business Development Manager - Recycling Manufacturer - Base Salary to 120k/year - Chicago, IL

• Our client is a leading recycled plastic lumber manufacturer. While serving the commercial, residential, and structural markets, they manufacture a variety of lumber products used in indoor/outdoor furniture.
• Our recycled lumber manufacturing client is looking to add a Business Development Manager to grow and develop their commercial division. The Business Development Manager will assist with identifying sales opportunities while driving product revenue for the division.
• Company HQ is in Chicago, but the Business Development Manager can reside anywhere in the United States; with preference to the Southeast region.

Responsibilities:

• Building and sustaining lasting relationships with both new and existing customers
• Developing sales strategies in uncharted territory
• Working closely with the Sales Manager to develop new points of contact & ways to gain market share
• Use and document sales efforts in SalesForce
• Attend upwards of 10 trade shows/year

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Marketing
• 5+ years of robust Outside Sales experience
• Must be familiar with handling and managing large commercial accounts
• Robust background & network in the indoor/outdoor furniture, case goods, or hospitality furnishings industry
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Must be willing to travel upwards of 80% of the time - preferably located near/around an airport

Compensation:

• Our client is offering a base salary up to 120k/year, plus bonus along with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Travel expenses are paid for by client company