What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Business Development position at A-T Controls, a Vytl Company?
Job Summary
Develops, implements, and maintains company product line. Works closely with members of the marketing department, sales, sales support, and operations to ensure continuity in product offerings and company goals.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and maintains company product line. Works closely with members of the marketing department, sales, sales support, and operations to ensure continuity in product offerings and company goals.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain product database with product specifications, artwork and catalog copy for customer advertising and catalog programs.
- Directs and performs all aspects of product development, product changes, and product promotions including development procedures, specifying components, packing and header design, product positioning, pricing, catalog, and sell copy sheet, training aids, and point of purchase merchandisers.
- Establish and maintain relationships with vendors to help facilitate the timely completion of products.
- Manage and communicate sales information and product changes both internally and externally.
- Regularly perform pricing and competitive analysis by customer channel and recommend strategies to improve market position, improve quality or reduce costs.
- Perform other related duties and assignments as required.
- Education & Experience
- 5 years of experience with product development, preferably in an industrial sales setting
- Engineering or technical degree a strong plus
- Skills & Abilities
- Highly organized
- Effective time-management
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Knowledgeable in product selection, specification, and industry sector applications
- Detail-oriented
- Must be available to travel throughout company territory to perform training, presentations, meetings, and participate in other company events; overnight travel frequently required
- Must be able to travel and have a clear driving record in accordance to company driving guidelines
- Clear background check and drug and alcohol screening
- Must be able to travel
- Lifting up to 25 pounds
- Bending, stooping, ability to stand for extended periods of time
