Now Hiring - ARAUCO North America - TFL Business Development Manager in Atlanta, GA

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Date Posted: Jan 18, 2026 Location: Atlanta, GA, US, 30346 Company: Arauco Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our team as a TFL Business Development Manager! This role involves regular travel to customers, distributors, and other partners along the east coast. What we are looking for: * Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Architecture/Design, or comparable experience (required). * 5+ years' experience in business development, sales, or account management or related field. * Experience with decorative laminated surfaces or building-products distribution--able to contribute on day one. * Strong working knowledge of TFL and its coordinating products (HPL, 3DL, EB). * Strong presenter and trainer; comfortable leading sales enablement and education sessions. * Commercial problem-solver who knows how to identify and remove channel friction. * Great relationship-builder, communicator, and organized self-starter * Demonstrates a strong interest in current design trends and possesses keen color-distinction skills to deliver effective and informed consultations. * Ability to distinguish colors in order to provide effective design consultations. * Passport or ability to acquire a passport REQUIRED. What we offer: * An attractive compensation package with either bonus or profit/gain sharing eligibility for every role * Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more * Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance * Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions * Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program In this role, you will: * Work with sales and distribution leaders to build and execute stocking plans (catalogue selection and new decor launches). * Join field visits, run branch training, and coach distributor sales teams on TFL performance, design trends, availability, and value. * Identify and fix friction points (lead times, missing SKUs or samples) * Build clear PRISM TFL growth plans for each distributor. * Build relationships with Fabricators, Builders, OEMs and the A&D Community; promote TFL designs and technical benefits. * Deliver lunch-and-learns/CEUs, trend talks, and project workshops. Identify project opportunities and connect them to distributors. * Coordinate samples, mockups, and options to win or protect specifications. * Execute TFL sample strategy across the region * Ensure matching "symmetry" products (HPL, 3DL, EB) are available so distributors can quote quickly. * Support product launches and decor updates with training, tools, and stocking guidance. * Bring customer feedback to product team and marketing. Flag and escalate issues that need cross-functional action. * Follow up on leads for new and existing customers. * Attend industry related design and trade shows to build brand awareness and network with potential customers and distribution partners.