CHEMICAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER at Sonny's Enterprises LLC

El Cajon, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Market Share Growth, Client Prospecting, Relationship Building, Proposal Development, Objection Handling, Product Presentation, Internal Collaboration, Client Debriefs, Territory Planning, Industry Functions Attendance, Business Trend Analysis, Sales Forecasting, CRM Management, Mechanical Aptitude, Technical Expertise, Value-Add Sales

Industry

Description

Overview Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us. The Chemical Development Manager’s (“CDM”) primary role is to grow Diamond Shine’s market share by working with and developing our distribution customers and converting downstream business. A CDM will plan appropriate strategies to help facilitate potential clients to do business with Diamond Shine and their Distributors. The CDM will work with mid and senior level management, marketing, and technical staff to keep Diamond Shine abreast of market changes, competitive opportunities, challenges, and creative trends. Responsibilities Increase Diamond Shine market share by prospecting for, identifying and converting potential new clients. Prospect to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities to increase market share. Build strong relationships with new and existing customers. Work with team to develop proposals that speak to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives. Handle objections in a positive manner by clarifying issues, emphasizing agreements, and working through differences to net positive conclusions for all. Present a positive image that mirrors the core values of Diamond Shine. Present new products and services to enhance existing relationships. Work with technical, marketing, and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs. Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs. CDM will establish yearly development plans for their territory. CDM will attend all industry functions, conferences, tradeshows, etc. in their market. Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services and products. Identify new opportunities for customers that will lead to an increase in sales. Use knowledge of the market and competitors to identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators. Submit accurate weekly planning and expense reports. Control area expenses and stay within the planned yearly budget. Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s CRM protocol. Forecast sales targets and ensure they are consistently met. Works with marketing staff to ensure that customers’ marketing needs are being met. Present business development and technical training to our distributors and their staff. Develop a thorough understanding of the company and the distributors’ capabilities. Understand and support the goals, purpose, and direction of Diamond Shine to enhance market performance. Qualifications High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Three (3) years minimum of carwash sales and/or service experience. Experience working within a national distribution and direct sales network preferred. Clean Driving Record & Valid Driver's License required. Industry related experience is a plus Must have a strong mechanical aptitude Ability to guide, direct and provide technical expertise on products (or services) to colleagues, distributors, and customers. Previous business to business value-add sales experience Proven track record of consistently exceeding and/or achieving goals History of working in a field that required autonomy and self-motivation Prior experience that required excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to communicate internally with various departments and externally with customers and distributors. Ability to use strong judgement with knowledge of company policies and procedures to resolve non-standard problems. Problem-solving and analytical skills Demonstrates a strong work ethic and ability to multi-task Travel required as needed to support territory. Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us. We offer 100% employer paid medical plan. Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage. EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer Sonny’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

Responsibilities

The primary role is to increase market share for Diamond Shine by developing distribution customers and converting downstream business through strategic planning and client engagement. Responsibilities include prospecting for new clients, building strong relationships, developing proposals, and presenting new products and services.