Region Sales/Business Development Manager

Overview

When you join Suburban Propane, you become a part of a dynamic company that has been serving its employees and customers for over 90 years. We have an excellent opportunity for a Region Sales and Business Development Manager to support our New York market.

 

As a Region Sales and Business Development Manager, you will develop objectives and programs for marketing and sales activities of local branches, called Customer Service Centers (CSCs), within your market. Working with Region Management, you will plan, direct, and coordinate the efforts of marketing and sales programs to maintain and improve the company’s competitive position.

 

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, tactful negotiation skills and the ability to incorporate business strategy into key deliverables, then we invite you to apply to join our growing team and be a part of our next 90 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Regional Sales Representatives to attain targeted sales goals which includes recruitment and selection, performance management, and training.
• Develop and implement an overall Region marketing strategy that is aligned with national corporate objectives.
• Design and execute marketing and communications programs at the Region level designed to attract new customers and retain and expand relationships with existing customers.
• Work closely with CSC Managers, providing them with the necessary training and support to implement successful local promotions. Help develop and implement product and service promotional programs, uniform CSC appearance policies and procedures, point of sale materials, and merchandising programs.
• Perform market research activities and identify appropriate product mix and pricing strategies.
• Identify growth opportunities and develop market penetration strategies in new and existing markets.
• Work closely with the corporate Marketing Department to determine the most effective advertising/media mix for each local market. Implement corporate initiatives to increase brand name awareness.
• Provide leadership for the development of residential and commercial sales opportunities in your market (i.e., builder realtor relationships and business networks, participating in community activities, bid development for large businesses, etc.).

This position requires up to 50% travel.

Why join the Suburban Propane team? Because we care about the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of our employees and provide them with competitive pay plus incentive potential and an outstanding benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)
• Paid time off that increases with tenure
• A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• A new employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee recognition program
• Generous tuition assistance program
• Propane discounts

For eligibility, the number of days provided under our PTO plan, and other information about benefits please visit: https://jobs.suburbanpropane.com/benefits/ .

Salary Range: $105,000 - $131,000 (dependent on experience) 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Marketing or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of marketing experience, or sales experience with strong marketing orientation
• Experience in a national consumer marketing environment with a branch/retail outlet system preferred

 

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. ("Suburban Propane") is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange.  Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas ("RNG"), fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, servicing the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 700 locations across 42 states.  Suburban Propane is supported by three core pillars: (1) Suburban Commitment – showcasing Suburban Propane's nearly 100-year legacy, and ongoing commitment to the highest standards for dependability, flexibility, and reliability that underscores Suburban Propane's commitment to excellence in customer service; (2) SuburbanCares – highlighting continued dedication to giving back to local communities across Suburban Propane's national footprint; and (3) Go G