Director of Market Development - Central
Director of Market Development - Central
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Job Description
Are you ready to combine your passion for an active lifestyle with a meaningful and multifaceted career in the cycling industry At Specialized our teammates are encouraged to explore roles in a variety of functions throughout their careers. We value curiosity a desire to try new things and an eagerness to learn about all aspects of the business. No matter where you begin with the company you get to decide where you want to go whether its marketing finance product development sales or an international assignment. Join us in making the world a better place through the power of bicycles and build your dream career at the same time!
But we cant do it without you. Specialized is looking to hire aDirector of Market Development.
HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Drive success by developing sales results by implementing structure strategy and policies with your team
- Partner with crossfunctional teams to finalize sales forecasts revise selling prices establish and track yearly expense budgets and develop advertising/promo programs
- Develop brand awareness by contacting key accounts and prospects to establish relationships
- Report on progress and collaborate with leadership on how to overcome road blocks
- Maintain control of salary commission programs and sales incentives for your team
- Provide leadership training and continual guidance for each team member
- Coach your team to succeed by developing their talent through education
- Collaborate to identify the areas of blocked business and develop strategy to optimize the business
- Develop individualized account management approaches for each teammate and communicate various goals to measure success revenue calls per day merchandising product penetration etc.
- Travel regularly within assigned territories to stay informed of field conditions and competitors activities
WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN
- Located in the Central region of the United States.
- Direct sales experience in a wholesale distribution environment with knowledge of a specialty sports industry including 3 years of sales leadership
- Trackrecord of creating innovative strategies that maximize sales profitability and service while aligning with overarching branding and goals
- Stellar negotiation skills with a proven sales ability
- Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to find creative solutions
- Strong organization and timemanagement skills with the capability to manage multiple priorities in a deadlinedriven environment
- Youre a peopleperson with excellent written and oral communication skills
- Flexibility for frequent overnight travel
- Bachelors degree in Business or Marketing preferred
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At Specialized your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and will depend on your work experience skills certification and location.
Benefits
Along with competitive pay as a fulltime teammate you are eligible for the following benefits beginning 30 days from date of hire. Benefits include:
PPO EPO HMO Kaiser and HDHP competitive Healthcare benefit plans offered (which include coverage for acupuncture and physical therapy)
Dental and Vision plan
Health Savings Account with a company paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
401(k) Matching up to $5000 plus company paid retirement plan fees
Profit Sharing Plan
Company paid Basic Life AD&D shortterm and longterm disability insurance
Employee Assistance program
Sick Vacation and Paid Holidays
Employee discounts and perk program
Parental Leave
Specialized bike for new baby
Education and events reimbursement
For additional information on benefits and perks please visit:
Here at Specialized we believe that bikes have the power to change lives for the better. We are a culture of barrierbreakers but we need your unique ideas and backgrounds to help us push boundaries and change the world. We are always looking for creative innovative and passionate people who can contribute to our mission of getting people outside. Regardless of your qualifications if you think this could be you and youre ready to make a difference please apply! We hope that you will reach out and show us how you can make an impact here.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
