Connector Business Development Manager | Detroit, Michigan

TTI, Inc. is looking for a Connector Business Development Manager in the Detroit, Michigan area.The Connector/EMech Business Development Manager is responsible for leading the selling of company Connector/EMech products and services to the Central Region customers.Responsibilities include three primary objectives: creating sales opportunities, defending sales, and penetrating sales, for existing and potential customers.Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world's leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical, and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia! Join a winning team in a growing global organization!ACCOUNTABILITIESAssist in the sale of Connector/EMech products by working with the branches to develop sales strategies, generate customer leads and call on regional customers in assigned territory to establish influential relationships and win orders and achieve sales objectives.Acts as a resource andsales support for all Field Sales, General Managers and Regional customers.Facilitates training programs in the region to educate personnel on specific details concerning targeted customers and/or on products for the Segment market.Encourages follow through on key opportunities with appropriate personnel for key regional customers.Attends selected quarterly business reviews (QBR) with the suppliers as well as regular meetings with internal management to understand the business outlook and opportunities.Communicates with branch locations to inform the sales staff of design wins at the key OEM customers that will most likely be procured through the Contract Manufacturers.Maintains market awareness on competitor activities, industry trends and new concepts related to products supported.Performs other related duties as assigned.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or Industrial Distribution with 10 years' experience in Connector/EMech products preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. SKILLS, & CERTIFICATIONSKnowledge and understanding of sales, purchasing, operations, systems, vendors, product and branch operations.Exhibits strong analytical, problem solving, organizational and project management skills.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, articles and presentations.Presents complex topics effectively to branch sales, senior management and customers.Ability to read, analyze and interpret business journals, technical procedures and government regulations.Ability to travel up to 75% required.Ability to type 40 words per minute preferred.Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications at an intermediate level preferred.Must possess a valid state driver's license, safe driving record and be insurable by the Companies' liability carrier.This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position.The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at anytime at its sole discretion based on business needs.Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.Please note that we do not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense.Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.What we offer our team members:A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/ Dental/ Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, and Healthcare Savings Accounts.Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement).Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs.A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities.Want to learn more?Visit us at Working at TTI, Inc.TTI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)