JOB DETAILS

Business Development Manager

CompanyRichelieu Hardware
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 18, 2026
About The Company
Richelieu is Canada's leading distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products - and also ranks among the top players in its specialty in North America. We are the leading driver of worldwide innovations in functional and decorative hardware. We provide manufacturers and retailers with a UNIQUE mix of more than 130,000 different items in a host of categories: decorative hardware · kitchen accessories · lighting systems · functional and decorative mouldings · functional hardware · ergonomic workstations · finishing and decorating products · high-pressure laminates · veneer sheets and edgebanding products · screws and fasteners... We take pride in serving more than 110,000 customers across North America, in two major markets: * Manufacturers o Kitchen and bathroom cabinet manufacturers o Home and office furniture manufacturers o Residential and commercial woodworking industry, etc. * Retailers o Purchasing groups o Small and medium-sized hardware stores o Renovation superstores 113 distribution centers in North America. Some 3,000 people work throughout the network, more than half are specialized in sales and marketing, so as to provide our extensive base of loyal customers with first-class service. Richelieu Hardware Ltd. is a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol RCH.
About the Role
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383f44; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Company Overview &nbsp;</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383f44; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">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 150,000 product offerings, 112 locations in North America, and a state-of-the-art field force that passionately serves over 110,000 customers, Richelieu continues to stand in the forefront of a dynamic and ever-changing industry.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383f44; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Since 1968, Richelieu has understood the significance and impact of a strong set of Core Values. Richelieu stands behind these <strong>Five Core Values</strong> that serve as the guiding principles of everything we do: <em>Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Respect/Integrity/Ethics, and Ownership.</em></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383f44; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">These values are what allow us to achieve <strong>Our Mission:</strong> <em>to enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.</em></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383f44; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Our Opportunity</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Business Development Manager &ndash; Midwest Region</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Reports To: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Director of U.S. Sales<strong><br>Location: </strong>Midwest United States<strong><br>Territory: OH, MI, IL, IN, WI, MN, ND, SD, MO, KS<br>Travel: Frequent regional travel required <u>(typically 50&ndash;70%)</u></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383f44; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Richelieu is currently seeking a <strong>Business Development Manager-Midwest Region</strong> to take responsibility for growing our business with <strong>kitchen and bath dealers, retailers, distributors, and buying groups</strong>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Role Overview</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">The Business Development Manager &ndash; Midwest Region serves as the primary commercial link between Head Office and the Midwest sales organization. The role is responsible for regional execution, adoption, and growth across assigned product classes.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">This is a field-execution role focused on translating national product and segment strategies into consistent regional results through sales support, training, and customer engagement across a broad and diverse market.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Product &amp; Segment Scope</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Lead the execution strategy across high-priority product categories aligned with Richelieu&rsquo;s core hardware and accessory portfolio. These categories represent key drivers of growth, margin, and customer engagement.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Sales Development &amp; Field Execution</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Drive adoption and specification across assigned super classes </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Partner with sales reps on call planning, territory strategy, and customer development </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Participate in joint customer visits and specification meetings </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Support strategic accounts with pricing, quoting, and inventory alignment </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Conduct showroom visits and customer site engagement </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Attend regional QBRs and provide feedback on execution, competitive dynamics, and market opportunities </span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Product Training &amp; Enablement</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Deliver product and category training across the region </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Lead new product introductions and rollout support </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Support customer-facing demonstrations and technical discussions </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Coordinate with Product Champions to ensure consistent messaging and execution </span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Tools, Vendors &amp; Reporting</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Support adoption of sales tools, merchandising standards, and catalogs </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Serve as a regional interface with key suppliers and product managers </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Promote consistent CRM usage and pipeline visibility </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Provide concise monthly updates on activity, pipeline, and key initiatives </span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Success Measures</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Increased adoption and sales growth across assigned super classes </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Strong alignment between national strategy and Midwest field execution </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Improved effectiveness of sales reps and specification managers </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Consistent execution across a broad, high-opportunity, and competitive region</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383f44; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">What We Are Looking For</span></strong></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Successful business development experience with retailers in the home improvement segment (building materials, construction, etc.)</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Ability to be both a "hunter" of new relationships and a "farmer" to develop existing retail customers</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Self-starter, able to work independently</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Ability to travel as required&nbsp;</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">College degree is preferred but not required; a combination of education and experience will be considered</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383f44; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Compensation and Benefits</span></strong></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Competitive market-based salary plus monthly, quarterly, and annual commissions</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Monthly car allowance and covered fuel</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Travel allowance</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Business expense reimbursement</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Group insurance program (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">401(K) with employer matching</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Company cell phone</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Paid vacation time, sick days, and 9 paid holidays per year</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">We are an equal opportunity employer.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></strong></p>
Key Skills
Business developmentSales strategyAccount managementRetail salesProduct trainingTerritory managementCustomer engagementCRM usageMarket analysisStrategic planningCommunicationInterpersonal skillsField salesInventory alignmentSales forecasting
Categories
SalesManagement & LeadershipRetailManufacturing
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee stock purchase plan401(k) with employer matchingCar allowanceFuel allowanceTravel allowanceBusiness expense reimbursementPaid vacationSick daysPaid holidays
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving sales growth and product adoption across the Midwest region by partnering with sales representatives and engaging with key retail accounts. This role serves as the primary commercial link between the head office and the regional sales organization, focusing on field execution, training, and strategic account support.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
1351
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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