Director of Business Development
The Director Business Development at Sam's Club is responsible for overseeing the development and management of our Private Brand and Branded at Sam’s Club, focusing on building strong relationships with category merchants, buyers, and senior leadership. This role involves executing business plans, managing budgets, mentoring team members, and spearheading new client development to enhance Daymon’s business at Sam's Club across Private Brand, Branded, and retailer service offerings.
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What we offer:
- Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
- 401(k) with company match
- Training and Career Development
- Generous Paid Time-Off
New Client Development (25%)
- Identify and engage potential new clients, collaborating with Sam's Club Client Services/Sourcing to onboard them effectively.
- Develop and deliver compelling sales pitches tailored to the unique needs and preferences of prospective clients within both Branded and Private Brand segments.
- Conduct cold calls and outreach to establish connections and generate interest in Sam's Club's offerings.
Retailer Relationships (25%)
- Build and nurture strong relationships with category merchants, buyers, and senior leadership at Sam's Club, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Leverage these relationships to uncover new opportunities for client growth and enhance the overall customer experience for both Branded and Private Brand products.
Managing Client Relationships (20%)
- Own and cultivate relationships within Sam's Club's Private Label/Own Brand team, ensuring alignment with client priorities and supplier partners.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of all client strategies and priorities, effectively communicating insights to enhance collaboration.
- Develop and maintain strong business relationships with supplier partners and retailers, ensuring alignment on product offerings and marketing strategies.
- Act as a subject matter expert for clients regarding Sam's Club's operations, and the programs being managed on their behalf, including Branded and Private Brand programs
Business Management and Development (20%)
- Maintain and grow existing supplier business and relationships for both Branded and Private Brand products, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional Daymon teams to identify category opportunities, develop sales pitches, and recommend new item opportunities based on market trends and insights.
- Manage supplier/client sales and revenue, executing new item launches, label updates, and product reformulations while ensuring deadlines are met for both Branded and Private Brand offerings.
Team Leadership and Development (10%)
- Lead and mentor team members, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes professional growth and accountability.
- Attract, develop, and retain top talent to support the collective goals of growing our Sam's Club business.
- Motivate and inspire team members to achieve agreed-upon metrics, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
- Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job
Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degreeor equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience:
5+ Years of experience in Sales and/or business development at Sam’s Club, Retail, Food Marketing, Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail, Private Brand and GM experience a plus
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Job Will Remain Open Until Filled