Supplier Business Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Build and oversee Braemac's comprehensive relationship with suppliers.

• Collaborate with suppliers’ sales and marketing teams, Product Business Units, and Executive management to devise and execute strategic business plans aimed at achieving profitable growth.

• Position and advocate for Braemac on a global scale with suppliers, customers, and industry stakeholders.

• Create and execute marketing strategies that focus on product challenges, opportunities, market predictions, industry trends, and technological advancements.

• Organize regular supplier reviews and ensure commitments from business plans are met.

• Formulate strategies to enhance the product portfolio and broaden the supplier network.

• Manage new product introductions and provide training resources to field sales and product teams.

• Assist in the development of marketing collateral, sales tools, advertisements, newsletters, and online offerings.

• Oversee co-op promotion budgets and liaise with sales teams and suppliers.

• Engage in supplier contract negotiations.

• Act as a product expert liaison between corporate product management and sales teams.

• Provide consultation to sales teams, support significant opportunities, and partake in customer sales meetings.

• Ensure that key supplier contacts are well informed about Braemac/XTG resources.

• Track and report on supplier performance and quality standards.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, marketing, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience is preferred.

• A minimum of four years of progressive experience within the industry is required.

• Proven experience in sales, marketing, management, distribution, and working with manufacturers/suppliers.

• A general understanding of the electronic component distribution sector.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.

• Strong negotiation skills with the capability to influence, persuade, and convince both suppliers and internal/external customers.

• Analytical competencies to assess the strengths and weaknesses of product marketing initiatives and their outcomes.

• Excellent oral and written communication/presentation abilities.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Intermediate-level proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience in Cellular/Wireless technology is preferred but not mandatory.

• Only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Support for affirmative action for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Reasonable accommodations provided for applicants with disabilities.