Business Development Manager

Technical Services Manager Salary : $95,000.00 to $110,000 Annually

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER POSITION LOCATED IN POWELL, OHIO

GFS Chemicals is a family owned and operated business in Columbus, Ohio, serving customers worldwide since 1928. You will be joining an established, close knit family organization that has been proudly dedicated to quality, service, and innovation in the specialty chemicals market. GFS offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes a generous 401k, profit sharing plan, paid time off, 2 : 1 HSA match, company paid life insurance, medical, vision, dental, and much more.

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We are currently seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join our GFS Chemicals Family. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for using their talents, experiences, and knowledge of the chemical / industrial industry to develop, drive, and improve current and future sales to meet or exceed the company goals. This business development role will focus on B2B solutions for OEMs, specifically, and laboratory chemical industry customers, in general, that require unique products utilizing the wide-ranging product offerings and manufacturing / sourcing capabilities of GFS Chemicals. This individual will collaborate with customers to match their needs with GFS' capabilities to develop value-added results.

Requirements :

• BA / BS degree from an accredited university, preferable with some chemistry background.
• 4 - 5 years of previous sales and business development experience in an industrial field - chemicals preferred.
• Previous experience utilizing ERP systems such as Dynamics 365.
• Ability to utilize Hubspot CRM to manage priorities and pipeline.
• Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated experience turning data into actionable insights.
• Effective verbal and written communicator, able to communicate with a variety of audiences and management levels and translate business requirements into web requirements.
• Ability to lead other sales or customer service personnel.
• Understanding of financials such as income statements and the relationship of it to product costs and pricing.
• Capable of communicating with customers. Develop and nurture a network of peers, customers, potential customers and suppliers as a source for potential projects.
• Effectively manage and execute numerous projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• High degree of organization, accuracy, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to lead by example and set high standards of creative thinking to drive the business to new levels.
• Knowledgeable of the buying habits across the environmental, industrial, pharmaceutical, petrochemical and governmental sectors.
• High level of integrity, work ethic, professionalism, and ability to manage confidential Information appropriately.
• Proficient use of and experience with Microsoft Office products; SharePoint experience is preferred.
• Excellent phone voice and ability to obtain information quickly over the phone.
• Proficient with the English language (ability to read, write, and speak English fluently).

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Additional Qualifications :

The company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

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