Business Development Manager

Why Messer?

Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Responsible for winning defined New Business targets for Bulk Direct business in the Region. (Business Development) and selectively drive key renewal targets to successful conclusion.

• Collaborates with existing Sales and Marketing teams to drive Messer's differentiation and win new agreements with customers as defined by the Director Regional Sales
• Leverage application technology and sales engineers to monetize value creation and receive premium market pricing  
• Utilize financial and business acumen to make smart commercial decisions
• Understands plant costs of loading and impact of volume on the P&L

Future development and growth of the business in the Region

• Drives opportunities and solutions regarding industry strategies, economic trends and market conditions, account strategies, investment and new business opportunities within the Region

• Provides customer/market feedback to incorporate into Industry strategy (Business Development)
• Develops and executes account plans for individual customers and prospects, and SMART goals in place to deliver new business wins and selective renewals of existing customers
• Masters’ negotiation skills, demonstrates thorough understanding of complex, non-standard terms and conditions through legal and delegation of authority process; masters Messer agreements
• Inspires collaboration and team selling leveraging Industry Teams, Key Customer Managers, On-site Business Development and Inside Sales as well as other Messer assets to optimize business results.

Deep Customer & Competitor Insight

• Keeps abreast and up to date on customer and industry news, updates, and impending events that relate to defined targets
• Ensures decision maker/signature level influence and penetration recorded for each Messer opportunity
• Can anticipate competition's probable sales strategy through own business acumen, including understanding of Messer's and competitors' plant and logistics.
• Leverages or calls upon Director Regional Sales, Vice President - US Bulk Sales, or other Messer Exec where needed with key prospects or customers
• Develops deep relationships with key stakeholders across the customer organization and facilitates strategies to enable other Messer team members to do the same.
• Manages and mitigates identified account risks associated with defined renewal targets in the Region

Provide visible in field leadership with Messer Pro Sales Process

• Demonstrates consistent use of MesserPro
• Facilitates sales funnel review with DRS, account managers, and industry teams by utilizing Sales Force.com

Customer Data Maintenance

• Expects accurate, timely, and complete customer and prospect information in Sales com so account history is easily retrievable and accessible

Required Skills:

• Functional skills: Selling skills and negotiations, Problem solving, Written and oral communication, Product/Process knowledge, Continuous learning, Time and territory management (e.g. ABC Theory), Customer Relationship Management, Planning and organizing (completing paperwork, accounts receivable, profit and loss, etc.)
• Critical and innovative thinking, strong financial and business acumen required:
  • Must be well organized and able to handle multiple priorities, with time management proficiency
  • Advanced presentation and communication skills essential
  • Demonstrated track record of developing and executing customer/territory sales plans, deep customer insight, knowledge of competitive landscape, profitable growth, strong prospecting, negotiation & closing abilities desired

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in sales, marketing, finance, or technical discipline,
• Minimum 7 years of experience in field sales required in gas industry, chemical/other manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA desirable
• PC skills including proficiency with Messer's profitability and business tools preferred.

About Messer:  

Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.  

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization – the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different. 

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 

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