Business Development Manager, Valve Automation

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe.

Your tasks

• Work effectively with company personnel, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, time tables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier, and; respecting the diversity of our work force in actions, works and deeds.
• Daily interface with the Product Management and Inside Sales groups, Customer Service, Marcom, and Operations to complete projects as required.
• Responsible for routine and custom reports including compiling project list, sales forecast and customer contacts on a monthly basis.
• Works with appropriate personnel to allocate appropriate budgets for cost centers and accounting purposes.
• Prioritizes, coordinates, delegates, and completes daily assigned task as required.
• Effectively uses organizational skills, computer literacy, and knowledge of company policies to assist associates and representatives.
• Effectively uses interpersonal skills, has the ability to make good decisions, and is able to motivate and influence others in a positive way.
• Assist the Product Management and Inside Sales departments in achieving its quarterly and annual sales objectives as well as other defined goals.
• Supervises the activities of the assigned department by establishing accountabilities, goals, and priorities.
• Manages personnel by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; resolving conflicts; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; recruiting, developing, and leading employees; fostering teamwork, commitment, respect and trust, pride and ownership, and a culture of continuous process improvement; practicing open and regular communications.
• Work closely with Product Management and Marcom in the coordination of new product release, issuing price lists, and market segments.
• Participate in tradeshows, conferences and lunch and learns.
• Supervises the activities of lead handling in order to improve the quantity and quality of sales leads resulting in new business.
• Committed to the protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and neighbors. Responsible for maintaining and continuously improving our Environmental Management System (EMS).
  
  

Your profile

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience required; engineering competency preferred.
• Two years of supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, a plus.
• Company product and industry knowledge, a plus.
• SAP experience, a plus.
• 5 years in related product or industry preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, a plus.
• SAP experience, a plus.
• Passing of Company post-employment physical as well as controlled substance testing and background and security checks, as required.
  
  

Benefits

Clear vision and purpose

"We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value" is our vision and this is what guides us. Our purpose "becoming better every day - since 1802" is what inspires us in our daily work.

Sustainability and innovation focus

We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together.

Excellent learning tools

At GF we provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses.

Great career opportunities

GF as a global acting company provides many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to boost your career.

Your contact

Janet Gonzalez

HR Manager

janet.gonzalez@georgfischer.com

9271 Jeronimo Road

92618 Irvine

United States

Your work route

United States, Irvine

Who We Are

GF Piping Systems is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring.