JOB SUMMARY 

Currently seeking a Business Development Manager to join our team!  This position will handle AL/Panhandle territory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborate closely with VP of Sales to develop and execute strategic business development initiatives to secure new partnerships and drive growth.
• Conduct regular market reviews to evaluate progress against targets, identifying areas for improvement, and collaborate on actionable strategies. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the cabinet, countertop, and flooring divisions to expand partnerships and successfully introduce new product categories. 
• Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with key stakeholders including purchasing managers, construction managers, and field personnel.
• Manage flooring, cabinet, and countertop programs, effectively communicating price changes to builders, proactively identifying, and addressing product drops, and providing expert recommendations for suitable replacements.
• Collaborate with the estimating department and VP of sales to evaluate new bids, ensuring accuracy and profitability while resolving any outstanding take-off issues.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive go-to-market strategy, leveraging Hanley Wood reporting tools for accurate market analysis and decision-making.
• Conduct regular field walks with existing customers on-site to assess the performance of AWC installers and proactively address any areas of improvement or customer concerns.
• Assist with Accounts Receivable department to recover outstanding funds.
• Attend Homebuilder Association Functions when applicable.
• Participate in vendor meetings and establish relationships with vendors to ensure a continued level of service. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company guidelines, policies and procedures, and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be familiar with Microsoft Excel 
• Must have Excellent Communication and Teamwork with All Employees
• Candidate must be willing to travel when needed.
• Maintain a strong understanding of company products, procedures and services as well as business position and competition.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers, and other employees.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and or priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Confidence and motivation to work toward targets.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit at computer monitor for extended periods throughout the day.
• Must possess the ability to stand for extended periods of time; to reach with hands and arms; to move among and between offices; to handle mail and documents; to sit, stoop, kneel and crouch; to lift and move up to 10 pounds; to see well enough to discern differences in quality of documents and files.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General working conditions
• Office environment
• May have to meet tight deadlines

OUR BENEFITS

• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with company matching

Artisan Design Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. It is the policy of Artisan Design Group to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need any assistance at any point in the application or hiring process due to a disability and you need an accommodation, please email Accommodations@adgus.com. Please do not use this email address for any other questions. Only inquiries regarding accommodations will be addressed