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Director of Market Development - Central

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

Work from:

South Dakota (USA), Wisconsin (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing preferred, 3+ years of sales leadership experience, Direct sales experience in specialty sports industry, Strong organization and analytical skills.

Key responsabilities:

Develop sales strategies and policies
Partner with teams on forecasts and budgets
Drive brand awareness through key accounts
Provide leadership and training to team

Specialized Bicycle Components Sporting Goods SME https://www.specialized.com/

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

Director of Market Development - Central

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 it’s 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 can’t do it without you. Specialized is looking to hire a Director of Market Development.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Drive success by developing sales results by implementing structure, strategy, and policies with your team
Partner with cross-functional 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
Track-record 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 time-management skills, with the capability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
You’re a people-person with excellent written and oral communication skills
Flexibility for frequent overnight travel
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing preferred

#LI-Remote

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 full-time 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 $5,000 plus company paid retirement plan fees

· Profit Sharing Plan

· Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term 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: https://benefits.specialized.com

Here at Specialized we believe that bikes have the power to change lives for the better. We are a culture of barrier-breakers, 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 you're 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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