Business Development Manager
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.
We are searching for a Business Develooment Managerto join our team.
This position is primarily a Hybrid Account Manager, holding a pivotal role managing two distinct yet synergistic channels: E-commerce and Small Independent Retailers. This role is designed for a strategic thinker who thrives on mastering contrasting business models—from data-driven e-commerce scaling to relationship-based offline retail.
Primary skills & Responsibilities:
- Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
- Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers
- Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships through presenting business growth plans
- Create sales plans and gather information/coordinate with other departments to execute them to achieve maximum outcome
- Supply reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services
- Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs
- Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
- Analyze assigned accounts/territory/market’s potential to provide forecast, track sales, and report status
- Continuously improve through feedback
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree, BS/BA degree preferred
- More than 5 years of professional experience in related field with a successful and proven track record. E-commerce sales experience preferred.
- Strong MS Office software proficiency is a must.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain working relationships thru displaying “can-do” attitude
- Ability to be a self-starter and problem solver with ROI analysis and consensus building among stakeholders
- Strive for improved business environment using prioritizing skills backed up by data
- Exceptional business acumen with strong instinct for growth opportunities using matrix-form analysis and ability to come up with proposals and options
- Multi-lingual (English highly desired), comfortable working within an international organization and able to influence for positive outcomes
About Fender Musical Instruments:
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel® and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.