Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Franke Group is a leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens and professional foodservice systems. They are seeking a Business Development Project Manager for an 18-month assignment aimed at early-career professionals, focusing on sales growth, market analysis, and strategic project execution within the Home Solutions division.
Responsibilities
- Analyze sales data and market trends to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decision-making for key accounts
- Develop and execute strategic business plans aligned with sales, product, and brand objectives
- Collaborate with Leadership and distributors to refine marketing strategies, including brand positioning, trade shows, and industry engagement
- Partner with Product Development and Marketing teams to support new product and service initiatives that respond to market needs
- Conduct trainings and presentations for customers and internal stakeholders based on business insights and project outcomes
- Monitor and report on sales performance, profitability, and growth metrics to track success and support decision-making
- Standardize measurement processes to evaluate impact on sales, profitability, and market share
- Support ad hoc projects and initiatives that drive business development and organizational objectives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- Strong academic performance and demonstrated achievement through coursework, projects, internships, leadership activities, or extracurricular involvement
- Interest in building a career in sales, business development, commercial strategy, or general business leadership
- Ability and willingness to travel significantly within the United States
- Designed for candidates with a maximum of 2 years of relevant professional experience
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information, identify trends, ask thoughtful questions, and translate data into practical recommendations
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to share ideas clearly and engage professionally with internal teams, customers, and business partners
- Commercial mindset, with an interest in customers, markets, products, sales growth, and overall business performance
- Initiative, curiosity, and accountability, with a willingness to learn, take ownership, follow through on commitments, and adapt to changing priorities
- Master's degree preferred
- Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or another related field preferred
- Preferred location: Chicagoland area or East/Middle Tennessee region, or willingness to relocate to one of these areas
Benefits
- Access to the FRANKE ACADEMY with a broad range of trainings to improve technical as well a soft skills and general knowledge of the company and products
- Individual coaching from our coaching partner
- Individual mentoring from a senior leader
- Shadowing a senior leader
- Support from a growing international GEC community
Company Overview
Franke Group is a machinery company that provides products for residential kitchens and bathrooms as well as for professional businesses. It was founded in 1911, and is headquartered in Aarburg, Aargau, CHE, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.franke.com/in/en/home.html.Company H1B Sponsorship
Franke Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.