Business Development Manager

About Us

Are you ready to whisk your career to new heights? At StoreBound, the recipe for a fulfilling life is simple: sprinkle innovation with fun, add a dash of creativity, and mix well with passion! We're not just a company; we're a dynamic kitchen and housewares family, constantly simmering unique new products that add flavor to life's daily routine. Our mission is to inspire people to make healthy meals at home with our joyful, accessible, and inclusive collection of kitchen essentials, our famous mini waffle-makers, rapid egg cookers, and everyday griddles!

Imagine a workplace where your zest for life is matched by your love for innovation, where every day, you're baking up great ideas that will shape how we stir, chop, and dine tomorrow. Our team is the secret sauce to our success - passionate, friendly, and brimming with an entrepreneurial spirit that turns great concepts into must-have products. Let's make life deliciously better - one innovative product at a time.

Scope of Position:
The Business Development Manager's role is at the intersection of strategy and execution. This role exists to ensure that StoreBound's retail business strategy is translated into measurable results through cross-functional alignment, sales enablement, and structured opportunity management. As a highly visible and strategic partner, the Business Development Manager supports the full sales lifecycle-from ideation to execution-and plays a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and brand success.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Sales Process Management

• Lead Retailer Milestone Calendar, ensuring all internal teams are aligned and deadlines are met.
• Manage and implement the National Promotional Calendar, driving consistency and alignment across channels.
• Oversee Selling Strategy Development, including deck creation and content flow to ensure sales presentation materials are on-brand and effective.
• Ensure new SKU setup and test accuracy of all SKUs in the Master Price List and Item File.

Business Development Execution

• Kick-off retailer strategy sessions, bringing together key stakeholders to align on goals.
• Drive the development of retail decks, from initial wireframe to polished presentation.
• Partner with Sales on pricing, quotes, and promotional plans.
• Track all business opportunities, ensuring accountability across Sales and cross-functional teams.

Retail Engagement & Opportunity Management

• Attend retail meetings and presentations, capturing key takeaways and next steps.
• Lead post-meeting debrief sessions to identify action items, responsibilities, and follow-up needs.
• Maintain accurate records and project visibility in Monday.com and hold stakeholders accountable.
• Support the Sales process from discovery to deal closure, identifying any gaps and proposing solutions.
• Update business development trackers to reflect actionable changes.
• Maintain communication with cross-functional teams to maintain accountability and keep projects on track.
• Assist in managing gap-close strategies to meet budget objectives.

Your Skills and Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in sales management or business development
• Proven experience building and managing sales materials and timelines
• Strong presentation-building skills and comfort working with data, calendars, and timelines.
• Comfort with Monday.com or similar project management tools
• Understanding of retail sales cycles, promotional planning, and item setup
• Proactive, follow-through mindset and collaborative working style

Work Environment & Benefits:

• Hybrid work model (2-3 days in-office)
• Occasional travel (up to 5-10%) for key meetings and presentations.
• Full benefits including medical, PTO, and 401(k)
  
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