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Brunswick District Business Manager in Knoxville, Tennessee

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

BASIC ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

Bayliner, Trophy & Heyday, a leading manufacturer of recreational fiberglass boats, has an opening for a District Business Manager. Region to be assigned. This individual will be responsible for determining the right strategic dealer locations for each brand, executing boat sales to achieve budgeted goals, and building profitable market share in a designated territory through active territory management and dealer marketing support. The position has direct responsibility for all product sales, training as well as achieving sales forecasts in their region. This role will require approximately 80% travel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Direct sales responsibility for brands within assigned sales territory

  • Meet or exceed sales objectives while maintaining acceptable gross margins.

  • Establish and manage yearly dealer sales targets and provide the company with accurate sales and inventory forecasts.

  • Plan and execute territory sales plans and strategies as part of overall company strategy.

  • Ensure deadlines are met for sales and service agreement, annual planning targets and order dates.

  • Manages the strategic direction of the brands' dealer network within territory to optimize sales coverage which includes identification of white space distribution opportunities and underperforming dealerships and development of strategies to correct underperforming dealers.

  • Establish and maximize strong dealer and customer relationships.

  • Assist brands in product development, pricing and retail and wholesale incentive programs.

  • Carry-out brand-specific training programs for dealers when required.

  • Provide input into product materials, including catalogs, brochures, website content, boat shows and other marketing events.

  • Assist brands and dealers with event planning and execution, including boat shows, dealer open-houses and other like events.

  • Create dealer-specific marketing plans for each territory in the region. This also may include teaching the dealer how to maximize investment through e-marketing, etc.

  • Work with our internal customer service team to monitor and improve the dealers CSI and NPS scores.

  • Support communication across Brunswick business units, particularly Mercury Marine and other Brunswick boat companies.

  • Provide company with accurate and timely competitive information.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.

  • Minimum of 5 years in sales or sales management, preferably in the marine or power sports industry.

  • Demonstrated experience in managing distribution channels and dealer networks.

  • Experience with territory management and customer call planning.

  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint -- e-marketing skills a plus.

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

  • Understanding of basic financial statements (Income, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow.)

  • Proficiency with problem analysis and resolution at both strategic and functional level.

  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

  • Willingness to travel up to 80%.

Next is Now!

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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Brunswick is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Our unique, technology-driven solutions are informed and inspired by deep consumer insights and powered by our belief that “Next Never Rests™”. Brunswick is dedicated to industry leadership, to being the best and most trusted partner to our many customers, and to building synergies and ecosystems that enable us to challenge convention and define the future. Innovative, driven, exceptional, authentic and united, these values represent our Employee Value Proposition and are at the heart of how we work together and what differentiates us as an employer of choice.

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