Distributor Development Manager

Following many years of successful double-digit growth, Hitachi distributors face a challenging and changing market. The DDM’s role will be to strengthen distributor sales performance and image by representing Hitachi on behalf of and together with distributors. Devise and implement processes that create improved market visibility for Hitachi, improved product and service delivery to distributors and together result in outstanding levels of customer satisfaction. Support the distributor directly in their geography to develop new business by engaging directly with key customers and creating “Pull” from end user accounts & market verticals. By successfully engaging with independent distributors in a geographic region and using credible business and selling skills, he/she will win ongoing trust and support for the implementation of Hitachi growth initiatives. They will provide coaching, sales and product training to ensure that Hitachi wins a greater share and brand recognition within the coding market sector. They will implement joint business plans in conjunction with the distributor that link measured actions to incentives. These will include lead generation activities, forecasting, upskilling customer facing teams and deployment of best practice processes that improve overall efficiency and end user customer satisfaction.