Description
Job Purpose
The purpose of Product Specialist II is to support Honda wholesale distributors in driving retail sales of commercial turf equipment,high-capital-cost products that require a relationship-focused, consultative approach with end users.
Key Accountabilities
- Facilitate & support distributor partners in prospecting, on-site product demonstrations, and retail sales. Effectively communicate activity of successes/challenges to management
- Manage sales pipeline stages to identify current and future multi-unit sales opportunities, leveraging accurate and timely CRM management data to ensure visibility and effective follow-up
- Monitor U.S. market conditions by region, identify sales obstacles and opportunities. Develop, execute, and track countermeasure plans. Actively participate in relevant trade organizations, and build relationships with core target customers
- Create and execute annual development plans that strengthen performance within the role while building capabilities that support readiness for future opportunities.
- Develop regular reporting cadence with key stakeholders
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- BA degree or equivalent industry experience
- Proficient in all MS Office applications, SAP, and Sales Force
- 5-7 Years of B2B sales success, preferably within commercial landscape or power equipment industries
- Demonstrated experience navigating state and federal government procurement standards and leveraging this expertise to support and facilitate retail sales processes
- Experience in turf management sales, including product knowledge and customer engagement within the turf industry
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, with the ability to understand and adapt to the needs of diverse audiences
- Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills, grounded in understanding the audience and tailoring approaches to achieve desired results.
Job Dimensions
Decisions Expected
| - Resolve escalated or complex customer issues
- Recommend and implement service enhancements
- Mentor or guide lower-level representatives |
Working Conditions
- Must be able to sit and work in computer programs and applications for extended periods of time.
- Professional work environment with exposure to highly confidential information and business strategies.
- High level of travel may be required based on market opportunities.
Total Rewards
- Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
- Paid Overtime
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth
- Advancement Opportunities
- Career Mobility
- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
- Training and Development programs
Additional Offerings
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting:
https://careers.honda.com/us/en/job/11163/Business-Development-Power-Equipment