[Remote] Business Development Manager (Barber Industry)

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Panasonic North America is dedicated to improving lives through innovation and is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Barber Industry. The role involves managing sales channels, overseeing marketing initiatives, and coordinating events to enhance market penetration and drive sales. Responsibilities• Manage all D2C and distributor sales channels relationships. • Track sales data, prepare monthly and quarterly reports, and manage sales forecast accuracy.• Identify and onboard new regional distributors and partners to expand market penetration. • Support social media and ambassador programs, oversee product seeding to influencers and barbers, assist with content creation, campaign planning, and ad performance reporting. • Lead planning, logistics, and execution of all trade shows and barber events. • Manage booth setup, branded assets, and post-event lead follow-up to convert opportunities into sales• Oversee after-sales coordination, warranty processes, sample inventory, and logistics.Handle contracts, invoices, and ensure smooth operational flow between sales, marketing, and distributors. • Conduct ongoing competitor analysis, pricing studies, and collect feedback from barbers to inform product development and marketing strategy. • Collaborate with product and marketing teams on launch plans, positioning, and pricing strategies to maximize sell-through. • Develop business cases for new opportunities. • Monitor program spend (events, influencers, POS assets) to ensure ROI, and present results to leadership with recommendations for continuous improvement.Skills• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing• Proven ability to manage distributor relationships and hit sales targets. • Experience with influencer marketing, content creation, and campaign reporting. • Strong background in trade show planning and execution. • Proficient in using data to drive decisions, comfortable with Excel and CRM tools. • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to work cross-functionally. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail.• Comfortable in a fast-paced, growing category, with a proactive approach to finding new business opportunities. • Travel requirements for trade show (40%)• HQ local preferred• Experience in the Barber IndustryBenefits• Competitive compensation package• Comprehensive benefits• Pet Insurance• Paid Parental Care Leave• Employee Referral Program• Educational Assistance• Flexible Work Program• Volunteer time Off• Casual Dress Code• Total Well Being ProgramCompany Overview• Panasonic North America is a manufacturing firm that makes electronic appliances and provide solutions to several industries.It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website isCompany H1B Sponsorship• Panasonic North America has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 26 in 2025, 68 in 2024, 51 in 2023, 30 in 2022, 11 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job