National Business Development Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction, the National Business Development Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategies for new revenue generation in the assigned industry. Calls on prospect customers at all levels of the client organization (C-level, Procurement, Field Service, etc.), assesses customer needs, develops proposals (including customized and complex technical bids), establishes new customers as national accounts, and provides technical support post‑sale.

Achieves financial targets. Accountable for leading cross‑functional teams with a thorough technical and commercial knowledge of all phases of the sales cycle. Provides guidance to personnel with less knowledge in solving complex problems.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years of sales experience selling directly into the assigned industry
• Ability to travel up to 50%

• Significant established relationships in assigned industry
• 5 years of matrix or cross‑functional leadership experience in Sales

• Develop and implement strategic sales plan focused on new revenue generation.
• Expand Generac business in new areas.
• Develop broad and deep relationships with new customers.
• Negotiate and close contracts.
• Grow revenue in assigned industry vertical, achieve contribution margin target.
• Implement placement of new and existing products and programs with prospective customers.
• Supervise the involvement of cross‑functional personnel within Generac to meet performance objectives and customer expectations.
• Drive customer service execution to ensure issue resolution. Analyze the current business environment to implement new strategies for customer service.
• Develop accurate and detailed metrics for effective financial forecasting and resource allocation.
• Forecast, develop, manage and achieve budget.
• Manage sales pipeline for consistent flow of sales opportunities.
• Analyze and review sales trends to identify opportunities and threats.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial culture
• Ability to analyze financials
• Knowledge of the internal processes and systems that support sales accounts

Acts independently under the direction of the Senior Director Sales.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer‑based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.