What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development - Kitchen and Bath Industry position at Hafele Brand?
Häfele America Co. at a quick glance:
- We are the largest subsidiary of a privately-held, a global powerhouse in the areas of LED lighting, cabinet and furniture hardware, kitchen organization and much more.
- We offer a strong benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k) with company match, employee discount and other perks.
- There’s a very good reason 41% of our employees have been with us for over ten years – we hire the best, treat people well and truly provide a family atmosphere that works hard and plays to win.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Defined territory consists of kitchen manufacturers and dealers in Eastern, PA. (Role is based is based in PA)
- Grow and manage sales within assigned accounts, developing strong relationships across Purchasing, Operations, Marketing, and Leadership.
- Identify and pursue new business with underdeveloped kitchen manufacturers.
- Promote Hafele's full product offering, including functional hardware, kitchen organization, fasteners, and lighting.
- Collaborate with internal teams and dealer networks to ensure aligned efforts and maximize sales opportunities.
- Communicate regularly with Hafele colleagues on dealer feedback, product needs, and market trends.
- Present new product launches and act as knowledgeable resource on Hafele's solutions.
- Participate in team strategy sessions and contribute ideas for growth and improvement.
- Assist in developing "customer specific products"
What We're Looking for:
- A professional, proactive team player with strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Someone who thrives in a collaborative, solution-oriented environment.
- A representative of Hafele who acts with integrity and understands the value we bring to the kitchen and bath industry.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University. Considerations will be made for additional training programs or equivalent combination of education and experience. This individual must have a degree of applicable market and product knowledge. Position requires high degree of comfort in dealing with various level of decision-makers.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word. Experience with Salesforce is a plus.