The Role

About Fisher & Paykel

Fisher & Paykel has been designing products since 1934 and has grown into a global company with products sold in more than 50 countries around the world. Our mission is to create the most human-centered appliance brand in the world.

At the heart of the Fisher & Paykel story are people looking for the innovation that changes the everyday into something out of the ordinary. It appeals to our basic human desire to live life and improve it. From the grandest of ideas to the smallest of details, every day we're turning our passion into performance and improving life through good design. Here at Fisher & Paykel we're passionate about our customers and we care about the details. It's this passion that inspires us towards reaching our goal - to become the most human-centered appliance brand in the world.

About the Position

We are seeking a Builder Development Manager to manage and grow our Chicago territory!

Fisher & Paykel has been designing products since 1934 and has grown into a global company operating in 50 countries and manufacturing in Mexico, Italy, Thailand, and New Zealand. Our design heritage is founded on a pioneering spirit and a culture of curiosity that has challenged conventional appliance design.

Our goal is to be the world's number one premium appliance brand. Not only does this mean we design and build the best appliances, but we understand who our key customers are and engage with them according to their very specific needs.

The Specifiers, Designers, and Architects market is one of huge opportunity for us and requires a very special skill set to develop and leverage the key relationships required. From identifying key clients, through networking and engaging with them, it's vital to our success that we've got the right person on the job.

That's where you come in.

You Will:

• You'll develop the relationships using your well-developed "hunter" skills with the Builder market segment.
• You'll introduce our brands, deliver product training, and provide your expertise where it's needed.
• From supporting our customer's design process to giving advice on installation, you'll be able to ensure you guide our customers through to complete the sale with our Builder Dealer Network.
• You'll intimately understand all aspects of our brands and will be able to develop detailed sales and marketing plans to grow market share within the SDA segment.
• You're a product expert, a project manager, and an excellent stakeholder manager.
• You've got the drive and ambition to help others succeed and you're it when it comes to consumer sales and marketing knowledge.

You Have:

• 5-7 years sales experience in working with the builder or designer community
• In-Depth knowledge of builder business
• Ability to work weekends and travel throughout the Pacific Northwest region
• A Bachelors degree is preferred or equivalent work experience within the industry
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SFDC

Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.