Business Development Manager for SC & NC focused on increasing Ace's market share through new store growth strategy. Engaging with potential candidates and executing development plans in the region.
Responsibilities
Manage the business development process in the SC & NC region
Recruit, educate, and motivate potential candidates including sales, business plan development, and consulting with existing Ace retailers
Determine prospect business acumen, character, competence, and financial wherewithal for finalizing and closing opportunities
Execute technical operating procedures from Interest-to-Application
Pursue opportunities in a market related to potential candidates, real estate site possibilities, lender relationships, and public relations
Lead on creating momentum in a market through market diligence and Ace advocacy with various stakeholders
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of experience in retailing, franchising, real estate or market development work
College Degree in business preferred but not required
Ability to develop, secure, and close a new store and/or conversion opportunity
Strong negotiation skills
Strong presentation skills to a variety of ‘audiences’ ~ including wealthy investors, real estate brokers, lenders and existing Ace retailers
Interpersonal ability to create trust, respect and understanding
Business Acumen – understand the economics of business and retailing (Ability to interpret Business Financials)
Understanding of the lease negotiation process
Strong grasp of capitalization and financing opportunities, methods and processes
Understanding of the balance between the benefit of store density and cannibalization and the resultant ramifications of these on the Ace brand
Franchise intelligence – understanding of our “franchise” competitors and how to uniquely position Ace against these other investment choices
Ability to create strong, respected coalitions with Retail Operations including the Director, Regional Manager, Project Manager, and District Manager
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to work flexible hours and extensive travel overnight (3-4 days/week)
Benefits
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
Annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice,
Opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
On-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
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