Business Development Manager - Fire Protection and Water Works (Midwest USA)

Business Development Manager - Fire Protection and Water Works (Midwest USA)# ## *The Company*Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!# **If you are a current employee, please navigate** **to apply internally.**## Job DescriptionThe BDM for Fire Protection and Water Works will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with Fire Protection Contractors, Fire Distributors, Manufacturer’s Representatives, Fire Engineers, Water Works Distributors and Municipalities throughout the Midwest defined territory. This role will also be responsible for identifying key contractors in market, understanding the contractor and distributors’ needs, decisions and purchase making prosses. Create demand to grow market share and support Zurn Elkay’s sales network.## Key Accountabilities* *Contractor Relationship Development** *Distributor Relationship Development** *Be involved in industry associations** *Market Understanding and Strategy** *Analyze buying habits and decision-making processes on contractor and distributor level** *Drive specification (Basis of Design) at the engineer and design-build contactor levels.*## Collaboration and Support* *Work closely with local manufacturers representative to strengthen relations and brand awareness** *Provide Technical assistance and on-site support to contractors as needed, resolving any job site issues promptly** *Pipeline and CRM Management** *Provide regular updates on sales and relationship-building efforts** *Increase Market share and product/brand demand** *Promote and position Fire Protection and Water Works products as the preferred brand of choice for contractors, distributors and engineers.*## **Additional Responsibilities***This Job Description (Essential Job Functions) is not an exhaustive list of the job duties and responsibilities for the role, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions.** *Technical training/presentations to large audiences** *Understand market drivers, technical trends, customer requirements (e.g. new products or services), and competitive landscape.** *Work with backflow testing training classes to help teach backflow testing and understand the inner workings of backflow devices.** *Provide qualitative voice-of-customer (VOC) feedback to new product development teams on Zurn Elkay’s existing products, new products, and competitor offerings.*## Qualifications/Requirements* *Bachelor’s degree; preferably in marketing or business management.** *Proven 3 to 5 years sales management/technical experience as well as distribution calling on owners, specifiers and contractors for fire protection.** *Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.** *Well versed in establishing strategic accounts and managing product development projects** *Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.** *Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and deadlines.** *Proven ability to produce and execute detailed marketing plans and profitably grow sales revenue** *Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.** *Excellent communication skills (written and oral) are required including a demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment.** *Self-motivated, dependable, and ethically driven individual.** *Possesses a strong working knowledge of PC- based computing and Microsoft Office products.** *Strong business acumen-detail oriented, analytical and strategic thinking skills*## Total Rewards and Benefits* *Competitive Salary** *Medical,* Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance* *Matching* 401(k) Contribution* *Health* Savings Account* *Educational* Reimbursement* *Matching* Gift ProgramEqual Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran## ## *Total Rewards and Benefits** Competitive Salary* Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance* Matching 401(k) Contribution* Health Savings Account* Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)* 12 Paid Holidays* Annual Bonus Eligibility* Educational Reimbursement* Matching Gift Program* Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!\*\*THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.\*\*Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran**Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation***A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.*In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.**What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.**While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to #J-18808-Ljbffr Elkay