Job Description

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!
Business Development Manager - Industrial Channel

Middleton, WI | Hybrid (3 days onsite)

?? 30-40% travel required
Shape the Future of Growth with Fiskars Group

At Fiskars Group, we've spent over 375 years transforming everyday moments into extraordinary experiences. Now, we're looking for a Business Development Manager to take our industrial retail partnerships -- including Fastenal and Grainger -- to the next level. If you're passionate about building relationships, uncovering opportunities, and driving meaningful results, this is your moment to make an impact.
What You'll Do
Drive Growth Across Hardware and Industrial ChannelsCultivate and strengthen relationships with key retail and industrial partners. Understand customer needs, priorities, and challenges to deliver value-driven profitable solutions to grow the business. Identify and connect with decision-makers to expand collaboration and unlock growth.

Develop & Execute Winning StrategiesLead the execution of strategic sales initiatives to maximize business potential. Partner with Strategic Sales Leads and cross-functional teams to achieve sales and profit targets.

Expand Market ReachIdentify underpenetrated product categories and build plans to capture new opportunities. Increase Fiskars visibility during key promotional periods and trade events.

Deliver Insight Through DataAnalyze sales trends and performance to ensure accurate forecasting and operational excellence. Leverage insights to recommend actions that enhance growth and efficiency.

Collaborate Across the BusinessPartner closely with Marketing, NPD, Operations, Finance and Customer Service teams. Represent Fiskars Group at key sales shows and industry events.

Who You AreEducation: Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience. Experience: 3-5 years of progressive sales experience in consumer goods, preferably with major retail or industrial accounts. Skills: Strong communication, analytical thinking, customer focus, business acumen, and strategic planning. Language: English (working proficiency).

Why Join Fiskars Group?
At Fiskars Group, we're more than a company -- we're a community of innovators shaping the future of design and functionality. You'll join a supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated.
Apply today and become part of a global legacy built on craftsmanship, creativity, and purpose.
We review applications continuously, so don't wait -- submit your CV in English today.

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Last day of application:
2025-11-07
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At Fiskars Group, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:
Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.
Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us and we want to help you achieve it. We offer well-being focused programs (funds for wellness activities; gym, yoga classes, etc.) and health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones.
Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life. We currently offer hybrid work arrangements where possible.
Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives, and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.
Future Planning: We care about your future. We offer retirement contribution matching providing you with financial security in your post-work years.
Employee Support: Life happens, and we're here to support you. We currently offer paid sick leave, paid parental leave (for both birthing and non-birthing parent) and employee assistance programs and resources to address local needs, offering confidential counseling, financial guidance, and other valuable support services.
Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.
Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued. We offer bonus incentives, and profit sharing.
Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.
Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary

Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2024, Fiskars Group's global net sales were EUR 1.2 billion and we had close to 7,000 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars.BA Vita offers premium and luxury products for the tableware, drinkware, jewelry and interior categories. Its well-known brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2024, BA Vita's reported net sales were EUR 605 million. Already 50% of BA Vita's net sales comes from direct-to-consumer sales, comprising approximately 500 stores and approximately 60 e-commerce sites.

BA Fiskars consists of the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2024, BA Fiskars' net sales were EUR 547 million.

Read more: fiskarsgroup.comUS Legal Disclaimer: Fiskars Group is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity in our workforce is essential to a successful business. We condemn any form of racism and discrimination. We support and stand with those who speak out and seek justice. We strive to be a diverse and collaborative environment.

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