What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Executive - Equipment Dealerships position at Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.?
About the Job
The Dealer Development Manager at Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. is responsible for driving growth and success within our dealership network. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that ensure high-performing dealerships throughout Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska.
Key Responsibilities:
- Dealership Performance Improvement: Identify areas for improvement within dealerships, developing targeted solutions to enhance financial performance, sales, and inventory management.
- Market Trends and Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify opportunities for expanding the Kinze Dealer network, ensuring alignment with company strategic goals.
- Dealer Onboarding and Support: Collaborate with District Sales Managers to ensure smooth transitions and successful dealer assignments, including quarterly cadence and performance improvement initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Product, Engineering, and Customer Service to provide comprehensive dealer support and address performance deficiencies across all dealership areas.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to drive growth and success within the dealership network, aligning with company objectives and market trends.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture, or related field.
- Experience: 5-7 years dealership development experience and/or agricultural business lending, with a background in agriculture, construction, or heavy machinery.
- Skills: Strong leadership skills, professional articulation, persuasive abilities, client-service orientation, initiative-taking, ability to identify customer needs and resolve issues quickly, and highly responsive to customer requests.
