Business Development Manager - Consumer Electronics

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE : FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day.

Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

H.B. Fuller’s Engineering Adhesives segment develops adhesive solutions for the automotive and aerospace, wood and composite, electronics and energy, glass, durable assembly, and bus, truck, rail and recreational vehicle industries.

As these dynamic markets continue to change, and consumers demand lighter, safer, greener and more reliable products, we partner with our customers to deliver highly engineered solutions.

The Business Development Manager Consumer Electronics role is expected to grow and retain H.B. Fuller's market share and customer base in key market segments while achieving profit sales targets.

We are searching for a champion sales professional who is looking to take their career and earning potential to the next level.

Someone who is driven to be part of the winning team, committed to success with a positive, high energy, can-do attitude.

Primary Responsibilities

Creating a Connection

Builder of relationships; internal, direct customers and distribution partners.

Importance of time management and alignment with goals.

Drive increased, sustainable sales revenue, maintain existing business, grow customer base, and minimize erosion.

Help Customers Win

Drive customer intimacy by delivering H. B. Fuller’s value.

Conduit to the customer for expertise of adhesive applications through our numerous internal technical support team members.

Strategic resource to our customers on key market issues; raw material & supply trends and help the customer win with cutting edge product and process innovation.

Demonstrates Functional Excellence

Strategic planner to accomplish focused annual sales & personal growth goals.

Understands competitive landscape and how to position H.B. Fuller for customer’s advantage.

Experienced in sales territory management.

Sales Competencies

Effective sales technique & strategy skillset to successfully call on various departments and levels within an organization.

Time management, prospecting, negotiation, and relationship builder with direct and distribution

Sales know-how for all stages of a sales cycle, from prospecting through post close.

Minimum Qualifications

4-year degree

7+ years of Business Development experience in relevant industry; will consider direct Sales experience as alternative, and proven experience hunting new business.

3+ years consumer electronics (Global Brand Name Customers) market experience

Excellent communication skills

Experience working with internal and external customers.

Valid driver’s license

Ability to travel up to 50% within the US and internationally 1-3 times a year

Preferred Qualification

4-year degree in a related field, preferably with a technical / mechanical, business, or chemistry background

5+ years’ experience working with adhesive application in the consumer electronics market

Electronics device assembly, sensors, and PCB assembly knowledge

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require H.

B. Fuller sponsorship of a work visa to work for H.B. Fuller.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $130,000 - $150,000.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.