The Supplier Business Development Specialist is responsible for recruitment and enablement of new and current customers, internal sales support, supplier relationships and increasing financial growth for the assigned supplier(s). Maximizing revenue, recruitment and growth goals will also be a key part of this position. This position is the face of ScanSource to our supplier and customers and expected to be a role model of professionalism. Travel required.
Essential Job Duties:
Drive business to achieve supplier(s) revenue and growth goals.
Develop and plan for growth and retention strategies to increase share of wallet and relationship with assigned supplier(s) and customers
Successful achievement of recruitment of new customers and growth/development of existing customer base
Maintain high profile for assigned supplier(s) to further productive relationships
Present ScanSource message to customers and prospects through one-on-one, live meetings or recorded events
Understand the competitive landscape of both the distributor and supplier(s)
Monitor pipeline, recruiting and performance to goal for assigned supplier(s)
Maintain product knowledge of assigned supplier(s) and their competitors
Work closely with sales organization to ensure proper account coverage
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
Reporting Relationships:
Direct supervision given from Manager or Director, Supplier Business Development or VP, Supplier Services
Daily contact with supplier(s) representatives, sales reps, and ScanSource management
Will occasionally make presentations to supplier(s), customers and ScanSource Senior Management
Requirements:
2+ years of previous experience in a supplier, sales or business development role
Previous experience in distribution channel strategies in a customer facing role
Strong communications skills
Self-motivated with ability to prioritize and execute
Experience with financial reporting and forecasting; proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Preferred:
Four-year degree from an accredited college or university; preferably in business or management
Prior sales or account management experience
Supplier certification(s)
SAP and Salesforce.com experience
Proficiency in foreign language (Spanish, Portuguese, French, German)
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit a computer terminal for long periods of time
Ability to be physically in attendance at workstation at designated company office location or remote location during normal business hours designated for the position
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
Ability to lift 20 pounds
Compensation:
Base Range : $45,500 - $52,500 and total compensation range $65,000 - $75,000
Actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on a number of variables including work experience, education and skills/ achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.
For non-sales roles and sales roles with a variable component, total compensation reflects both a base salary and variable targets .
While we're committed to providing top-tier solutions, we're just as committed to supporting our own team. Our employees enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching provision. Outside of CA, ScanSource grants 128 hours of paid time off (PTO) each calendar year (prorated for date of hire). In the state of CA, employees accrue a set number of hours each pay period equaling the same 128 hours of PTO. ScanSource also celebrates 8 paid company holidays.