Business Development Manager

• Advocate for dealer needs, regardless of whether sales are direct or through a manufacturer.
• Communicate regularly with Hafele colleagues on dealer feedback, product needs, and market trends.
• Grow and manage sales within assigned accounts, developing strong relationships across Purchasing, Operations, Marketing, and Leadership.
• Collaborate with internal teams and dealer networks to ensure aligned efforts and maximize sales opportunities.
• 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.
• Identify and pursue new business with underdeveloped kitchen manufacturers.
• Promote Hafele's full product offering, including functional hardware, kitchen organization, fasteners, and lighting.

Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word. Experience with Salesforce is a plus.

COMPUTER SKILLS

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• A professional, proactive team player with strong relationship-building and communication skills.

• 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.