[Remote] Business Development Manager-Distribution

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Safe Fleet is a company focused on providing innovative solutions in the automotive industry, and they are seeking a Business Development Manager for Distribution. The role involves identifying key partners, securing meetings with decision makers, and building a pipeline to meet sales goals while maintaining relationships with distributors and promoting the company's brands at events.ResponsibilitiesIdentify and proactively establish key partner upfitters in each of the major metropolitan areas in the assigned territorySecure meetings with decision makers at distributors, end users and commercial dealershipsBuild a pipeline of business that enables our business to meet its sales goalsBuild and maintain loyal relationships that provide ongoing profitability to the businessSupport our distributor’s staff on selling and installing Ranger Design and Prime Design productsPromote our brands during tradeshows & industry eventsCreate and grow a network of relevant contacts throughout the industryPartner with our internal support teams to deliver excellent projects and customer serviceBuild relationships face to face, travelling 40-50% of your time across your territoryBe an ambassador of our core valuesSkills5+ years of demonstrated successful sales experience within the automotive industry, such as an FMC, commercial dealership or UpfitterExcellent strategic forecasting skillsProactive and competitive business development skillsMotivated self-starter able to work both autonomously and as a strong team playerPrevious CRM experience and proficiency in Microsoft applicationsPrioritize and manage multiple clients and demands in an exciting and dynamic environmentWilling to travel 40 - 50% of time and have a valid passport as travel to Canada is a requirementCandidates based in Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, and Indianapolis are especially welcomeCompany OverviewSafe Fleet Holdings is a provider of safety solutions for fleet vehicles. It is a sub-organization of Clarience Technologies. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Belton, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.safefleet.net.