Our Opportunity

Richelieu is currently seeking a Business Development Manager to take responsibility for growing our business with retailers, distributors, and buying groups throughout the United States, with primary focus in the Midwest.  

The Business Development Manager is responsible for the overall relationship and management of day-to-day sales activities, including: 

• Schedule and hold both virtual and face-to-face meetings with new and existing customers
• Drive growth of the region's sales, both through new customer acquisition as well as the development of existing relationships
• Identify and analyze buying patterns of current accounts, and brainstorm ways to become their stronger, more inclusive supplier
• Educate yourself on, and continuously stay up to date with, Richelieu’s product offerings as well as ever-changing market conditions and competitive analysis

What We Are Looking For

• Successful business development experience with retailers in the home improvement segment (building materials, construction, etc.)
• Ability to be both a "hunter" of new relationships and a "farmer" to develop existing retail customers
• Self-starter, able to work independently
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel as required (up to 30%)
• College degree is preferred but not required; a combination of education and experience will be considered

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive market-based salary plus annual bonus
• Monthly car allowance
• Business expense reimbursement
• Group insurance program (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company matching
• 401(K) with company matching
• Company cell phone
• Paid vacation, sick days, and 9 paid holidays per year
• Corporate discount program
• Workplace Wellness program

Company Overview

Richelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. Our products are targeted to an extensive customer base of kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, door and window, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores. Richelieu offers customers a broad mix of high-end products sourced from manufacturers worldwide. With over 130,000 product offerings, 106 distribution centers, 2 manufacturing plants, and a state-of-the-art field force that passionately serves over 100,000 customers, Richelieu continues to stand in the forefront of a dynamic and ever-changing industry.

Since 1968, Richelieu understands the significance and impact of a strong set of Core Values.  Richelieu stands behind these Five Core Values that serve as the guiding principles of everything we do: Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Respect/Integrity/Ethics, and Ownership.

These values are what allow us to achieve our Mission: to enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.

Being a member of the Richelieu team means that you are part of something bigger than just yourself. As a growing and winning international organization that places emphasis on its people and culture, its career development opportunities, and the realization that healthy living is in part achieved by the proper balance of work and home, we are excited to be a company that our employees are passionate about! More can be found out about us at Richelieu.com as well as Richelieu YouTube.