Business Development Manager (Minnesota)

The Business Development Manager holds a crucial position in advancing our sales and brand presence in the Minnesota. As a primary representative of EDCO, you are responsible for driving sales growth and increasing revenue by strategically managing relationships with one-step distributors, builders/remodelers, contractors, and architects throughout the Metro East side of the Twin Cities. This is a full-time, exempt position that can be remote/hybrid within the region. As part of our hiring process, please complete this Predictive Index Assessment: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/9HBY/BusinessDevelopmentManager_Dec2024_20952 Customer Relationship Management & Development
Act as business liaison between EDCO and its Distributors.
Ensure Distributors and/or dealers maintain the proper product mix, marketing tools and inventory levels to properly service the market.
Meet regularly with existing customers to understand their current and evolving business needs.
Build long term, productive, mutually beneficial relationships with existing and new customers.
Collaborate with distributor(s) to identify growth opportunities. May require traveling with distributor representative(s).
Investigate and address inventory, or product quality issues. Market Development
Develop a target list of opportunities and prioritizes in order of importance.
Develop a strategic plan to investigate and develop these opportunities in a systematic way from largest to smallest.
Work directly with the Regional Sales Manager to capitalize on product conversion opportunities.
Source sales opportunities through contractors, architects, and design build firms. Brand Management
Build and promote EDCO’s brand awareness within the sales territory.
Seek out and attends trade events, dealer shows, architect shows/meetings and become active in professional organizations.
Ensure all EDCO presentations are consistent with EDCO’s brand message.
Prepare product knowledge presentations that include brand benefit sections to ensure the various sales teams you will be working with understand our product and can articulate our competitive advantage(s). Business Management
Develop a Sales Goal Strategy with the Regional Sales Manager to ensure results are being tracked and success will be achieved.
Achieve sales goals while accountable for managing travel and entertainment expense budget within territory.
Demonstrate management skills in the areas of leadership, planning, and organization. Experience & Competencies
Bachelor's degree in a business-related field
3+ years sales experience
A desire to win and persevere through building mutually beneficial relationships with customers.
Able to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external customers.
Self-motivated and highly organized to strategically grow territory and manage budgets.
Possess intermediate or higher PC skills (Outlook, word, Excel, PowerPoint), knowledge of an ERP system and CRM preferable.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time within the Greater Metro Twin Cities .
Valid Driver’s license and approved driving record Why You’ll Love Working with Us
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: 401K with up to 5% match and generous profit sharing, along with a competitive Sales Compensation Plan that includes a base salary and monthly commission (when sales goals are reached).
Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of PTO and 8 paid holidays per year.
Professional Growth: Access to leadership and professional development opportunities.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, HSA contributions, and paid parental leave.
Team Environment: Enjoy working in a small, collaborative team with a supportive culture.
Company Values: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where every employee is valued and encouraged to grow Make Your Move Every employee contributes to our success. Many of our team members come for a job but stay for a career. Know you will be challenged and rewarded - and success is shared because we are in it together. EDCO is one of the oldest and continuously running domestic metal fabricators and is one of the largest manufacturers of pre-finished metal siding products in the United States. Today, as the only true full-line manufacturer of exterior building materials, our product offering includes a comprehensive line of siding, roofing, soffit, fascia, and gutter systems. Since 1946, we have made an unrelenting commitment to providing our customers with highly innovative products that deliver the industry's best quality, from a team that will stop at nothing to ensure complete satisfaction with your experience from EDCO. EDCO Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.