Business Development Manager

As the world's leading guitar manufacturer, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation \"FMIC\" has become synonymous with all things rock 'n' roll. Our iconic instruments such as the Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass & Jazz Bass guitars are known worldwide as the instruments that started the rock revolution and they continue to be highly prized by today. Today, FMIC brands include Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, Charvel® and EVH® among others. With an illustrious history dating back to 1946, Fender has touched and transformed music worldwide and in nearly every genre: rock ‘n’ roll, country and western, jazz, rhythm and blues and many others. Everyone from beginners and hobbyists to the world’s most acclaimed artists and performers have used Fender instruments and amps, in the process making the company not only a revered music industry name, but also a cultural icon.

It is our vision to continue championing THE SPIRIT OF ROCK-N-ROLL throughout the world and our mission is to support every player at every stage.

The Business Development Manager will primarily be responsible for selling specific Fender Brands product lines into allocated sales areas whilst maintaining effective account management for all customers. They will be expected to be a product evangelist with a keen eye for detail, using data to recognise opportunities for commercial achievement. The Business Development Manager will manage the end-to-end relationship between a dealer and the Fender Business, liaising with and owning the relationship and communications to and from all internal departments.

Main Responsibilities

Make regular sales calls to accounts in the assigned area and keep in contact between visits by telephone, zoom and e-mail.

Strive to achieve budgeted sales targets for the allocated sales area.

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers and potential new clients.

Responsible for all visual merchandising and produc