Job Description
Are you a seasoned business development leader with relevant knowledge of the gas industry? We are seeking a Director of Business Development to drive growth by identifying new business opportunities while strengthening relationships with existing customers and suppliers. This role requires a strong understanding of gas market dynamics, supplier relationships, and industry standards to strategically position our company for success. As a Director - Business Development, you will direct, establish, maintain, and plan the overall policies and goals for the business development department. You will develop and maintain client relationships. You will identify potential business partners and negotiates agreements. You will work with other departments to ensure alignment of company goals, as set by senior management. Ensures business growth strategies are met.
Responsibilities:
Identifies, evaluates, and develops new business opportunities in order to expand business and increase profitability.
Retains and expands existing company relationships, product lines, or market segments, and solicits new business from prospective customers and suppliers.
Calls on existing or prospective customers within framework of business development program.
Establishes relationships with potential customers and suppliers, and discusses unmet needs, problems, or complaints, and arranges for meetings with appropriate WESCO representatives.
Represents company in identifying, evaluating, and negotiating new product lines, vendors solutions and markets, acquisitions, partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, and start-ups in current and new business.
Oversees development and research activities to identify potential new markets and business opportunities, increases market share, and strengthens competitive position within industry.
Launches and implements sales initiatives or programs aimed at new, existing, or obsolete product sales.
Represents company in industry, civic, and community functions to further enhance image and develop additional business.
Selects, manages, evaluates, and develops staff.
Compiles and analyzes statistics pertinent to business development program, reports results to senior management, and adjusts programs as appropriate.
Qualifications:
High School Degree or Equivalent required
Bachelor's Degree
10 years experience and training directly related to position.
10 years financial analysis, sales and negotiation experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Strong business analysis and financial modeling skills.
Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors .
Knowledge of WESCO's existing business lines, strengths and challenges .
Ability to spot new business opportunities and quickly evaluate opportunities .
Ability to initiate and develop relationships with key decision makers both inside and outside company .
Ability to analyze financial and operational data, statements and projections .
Ability to identify and cultivate external resources .
Ability to accurately recognize when additional company resources are being requested .
Ability to travel 50% - 75%
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to , , , or , , , or expression, , , or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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About Us
This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in a bonus or sales compensation plan paid according to achievement against sales targets and/or business objectives. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package. In addition, Wesco offers a full range of benefits such as paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement savings plans for eligible employees. More information about benefits is available here.
About the Team
At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.
Our company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering and across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity and individuality of more than 20,000 Wesco employees around the globe. Through our Business Resource Groups, comprehensive benefits plan and our community outreach initiatives, you can be a part of a welcoming work community who provides platforms for your success.
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