Business Development Manager

Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. The Business Development Manager position is responsible for selling Tennant equipment into new customer facilities in a defined geographical territory.

Requirements

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university; Bachelor’s degree preferred and a minimum of two years of business experience in sales, or a sales like role.
• Ability to effectively present and demonstrate products and services to a wide range of buying influences.
• Strong aptitude for presentations, demonstrations and training
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Organize and prioritize business and activities to make the most efficient use of time and resources.
• Develop and maintain strong knowledge with existing company technology.
• Time management and prioritization: balance time between post sales follow up, new account development, demonstrations, and ongoing support.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, conflict management, and aptitude to leverage various technologies to drive efficiencies.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
• Willing to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining client service orientation.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.
• Consistent attendance either onsite or remotely as needed by the business.
• Ability to take direction and accept supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefits