Now Hiring - Electrolux Professional - Manufacturing Business Development & Account Manager, UNIC in Louisville, KY

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At Electrolux Professional Group we hire to meet needs beyond tomorrow UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL At Electrolux Professional Group, we believe potential powers progress. We're not searching for perfection--we're looking for people with the right mindset. If you're curious, resilient, and ready to grow, you'll find the space to lead, innovate, and together with us Meet the needs beyond tomorrow. [please apply online] *Business Development & Account Manager, UNIC Summary This role is for growing sales and profits of the UNIC brand in the assigned territories and channels in North America. This role will develop new customers, manage distribution customer accounts, and complement the product category team. Additionally, it will provide strategic input to leadership and support the chain and regional sales teams to drive growth, margins and market share. *WHAT YOU 'LL BE DOING: * Meet and exceed volume, revenue, and margin targets of the category in the assigned territory * Directly manage distribution and coffee roaster sales accounts * Support and drive sales through the chain and regional dealer sales teams * Develop and maintain a targeted customer opportunity list * Develop sales strategies and initiatives to drive expansion and penetration * Collaborate with other specialized Beverage resources such as Product Managers and after sales managers to achieve results * Be a recognized product category expert for internal and external customers * Demonstrate product function and competitive advantages * Search for insights into operator/end user needs and wants * Support industry events, including national and regional trade shows & conferences * Provide exit strategies for unsuccessful products and phase-in/phase-out activities * Collaborate with the marketing team to increase brand and product awareness * Analyze competitor and market information and recommend appropriate pricing and promotional activities * Provide input for demand forecasts * Other duties as directed *REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: * Salesforce experience strongly preferred * Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office * P&L understanding and financial acumen demonstrated * Strong interpersonal skills focused on developing business relationships * Solution oriented problem-solving *WHAT 'S NEEDED FOR YOU TO THRIVE: * Bachelor's Degree required * 10 or more years business-to-business sales experience strongly preferred * 3 or more years of Product Category Management strongly preferred WORKING CONDITION: * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate a computer keyboard and telephone. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time (up to 10 hours). The employee may also be required to kneel, bend, and work dexterously with hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs (22kg). OUR CULTURE IN 4 WORDS: Be Customer Obsessed. Build Trust. Be Bold. Act Sustainably. (We're building it every day -- and we'd love your help.) *WHAT 'S IN IT FOR YOU: Trust, ownership, and the opportunity to grow * Be part of a company grounded in customer focus, sustainability leadership, innovation, and social impact. We aim to Meet Needs Beyond Tomorrow * The possibility to work hybrid and build a flexible worklife balance * Be part of an industry shift that makes a difference -- in how people live, cook, clean, care, and serve * Plus: country-specific perks and benefits designed to support your well-being. Electrolux Professional Group - meeting needs beyond tomorrow Electrolux Professional Group is the sustainability leader in our industry and one of the leading global providers of food service, beverage, and laundry equipment for professional users. Our innovative products and worldwide service network make our customers' work-life easier, more profitable - and truly sustainable every day. Our solutions and products are sold in over 110 countries. In 2024, the Electrolux Professional Group had global sales of SEK 12.5bn and approximately 4,300 employees. Electrolux Professional's B-shares are listed at Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit [please apply online]