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The primary purpose of the Business Development Manager (BDM) is to acquire new accounts targeting thermoformed trays in the healthcare space. The incumbent will be executing on leads from the lead generation roles in marketing as well as be responsible for identifying key prospects, contacting decision makers and arranging business meetings to understand and assess customer needs. This work will generate new revenue and profit by offering product and service solutions to targeted prospects. This position will be market / customer facing and will be responsible for executing Business Development strategies and closing new customer deals.
The Business Development Manager will use their understanding of the packaging process to promote Amcor’s products that will address customer needs. The Business Development Manager will provide leadership to translate gaps and needs of brand-owners and co-packers into actionable strategies. Upon new business acquisition, the BDM will be responsible for onboarding and commercialization of New Business opportunities, any applicable contractual negotiation and account transition where applicable.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
Geographic Scope National or international North American sales region, as assigned
Number of colleagues directly reporting to this job: 0
Sales Growth: $1.5M
Drive for results
Deliver revenue growth, generate profit, and create customer engagement from direct penetration of new accounts
Prospect for new customers and drive new business opportunities aligned with Amcor portfolio, handling 10-15 leads at once.
Understand market trends, drivers & dynamics to creatively promote new products and gain exposure within target markets
Identify contacts, manage cold calls, and create & expand relationships with customers
Relationship Management
Orchestrate and drive key business negotiations with internal stakeholder support, supporting Amcor’s interests demonstrating an ability to influence decision and actions
Seek out the appropriate contact within the new business opportunity and generate leads, cold calling prospective customers where necessary
Foster and develop initial business relationships with new customers / prospects’ key contacts based upon trust and respect, and expand relationships with customers by creating more internal connections cross-functionally between the customer and Amcor
Manage cross-functional relationships to create business development strategies as well as support the commercialization and onboarding process with other key areas (both internal and external)
Build an external network consisting of key influencers and collaborators within the industry with a specific focus on co-packers, machine suppliers, OEMs, industry associations, and senior decision makers at targeted accounts
Cross functional
Coordinates Sales Management, R&D, Marketing and Field Service in support of validation trials and customer trials
Partner with Account Managers to hand off new customer accounts and transition them to the stable accounts (e.g. account handover is deliberately processed in order to guarantee a smooth account continuity)
Work with Strategic Marketing to identify, analyze and recommend actions to meet strategic unmet customer needs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the development and implementation of defined strategy (technology, product management, commercial) for the market and targeted segments
Drive implementation of new business opportunity (NBO) and effective onboarding until the Purchase Order is industrialized and invoiced
Reporting
Responsible for the management of Account Planning, Pipeline management, profitability improvements, and churn management in CRM tool
Identifies competitive insights marketing strategies, pricing structures or product performance and communicates intelligence to stakeholders
Complete weekly reports to sales leadership, calling out wins, concerns, and trends
WHAT WE VALUE
Proven track record of successful sales growth and profitability
Experience with negotiations & contract execution
WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a large-scale business-to-business environment
7+ years relevant experience in technical, sales and general management within the packaging industry
Relevant experience selling thermoformed trays specific to healthcare
Ability to travel domestically / internationally / globally 60% of time.
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We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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CompensationThe starting salary for this position is expected to be between $112,800 to $141,000; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $112,800 to $169,200 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
Amcor Buffalo Grove, Illinois, USA Office
2150 E Lake Cook Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States, 60089
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