Description
Primary Objective :
- Sales and Margins - Maximize sales and contribution margins for the company to reach and / or exceed the annual sales target by maintaining existing customers and pursuing new business.
Primary Duties :
Sales Personnel - Monitor, evaluate, train, coach and inspire Territory Sales Managers in Central US in a timely and effective manner; effectively address personnel issues as they arise.Prior Approvals - Take the necessary steps to ensure that Inpro is specified on projects prior to the bidding stage.Bid Follow Up - To ensure effective coordination and timely follow-up on projects bid to maximize the close ratio.Rapport Development - Ensure sufficient rapport is developed with external customers to obtain a high close ratio and secure negotiated projects.Pricing - Review pricing with Divisional Sales Directors on an as-needed basis.Call Reports - Correctly enter call notes in CRM following each call; make sure that the notes contain the information needed to move the sales process forward and to provide an accurate account of the customer's situation.Strategic Sales Planning - Develop focused Strategic Sales Plans for each territory; maintain plans on an ongoing basis for each territory addressing current market and competitive conditions; and to execute plan. Plans should address both business maintenance and growth strategies.Market Segments - Coordinate Strategic Plans to ensure that the primary customer types and geographic areas are covered properly and in a timely manner to maximize sales results.Growth - Continually pursue growth opportunities while maintaining existing business. Major opportunities areas include non-buyers, new products, and under-developed market segments.Selling Skills - Utilize effective selling skills to maximize close ratio. Must meet or exceed Level 5 Selling Skills benchmarks at all times.Teamwork - Teamwork is the basis of the entire Sales Department. Each Territory Sales Manager will effectively coordinate and communicate on a daily basis activities and information on accounts, competition and pricing with the appropriate Divisional Inside Rep(s) / Team to maximize sales results.Record Keeping - Maintain accurate and complete personnel files; Conduct and document a minimum of one 1-on-1 per month per Territory Sales Manager; Maintain accurate and complete customer and sales records in CRM, track competitive pricing, specification inclusions, Field Measure errors, and other activities in territories, and track quote results and close ratios per division.Competitive Information - Monitor all competitive activities in each territory to include competitive atmosphere, pricing, etc., and uses this information when pricing a job to maximize sales results.Policies & Procedures - Properly follow all company policies and procedures.Training - Participate in company training programs and transfer these skills to the job.Key Responsibilities :
Ability to demonstrate the following :
Positive AttitudeProfessionalismSelf-ManagementProactive vs. reactive approach to businessTeamworkDependabilityClear and effective verbal and written communication skillsProficient use of selling and time management skillsGood JudgmentPersonal DevelopmentBusiness and Product KnowledgeKnowledge and use of CRMDevelop, maintain, and use strategic plansIndustry knowledgeTo meet or exceed customer expectationsSpecifications :
College degree requiredPreferred five years of experience in sales management, preferably outside experienceMinimum two years of experience in outside sales and / or presenting to Architects and DesignersKnowledge of the construction processDemonstrate the ability to work as part of a teamStrong oral and written communication skillsMust live within the region near a major airport ( Preferred : MN, WI, MI, IN, IL, MO)Up to 50% Travel RequiredJob Relationship :
Reports directly to National Sales DirectorWorks closely with Divisional Sales Directors and other departments to ensure proper coordination, communication, and teamwork is implementedResponsible for leading the outside sales force in the Central USAuthority :
Interviewing and hiring of outside sales personnelTrain new hiresConduct, at minimum, one 1-on-1 per month, per Territory Sales ManagerCorrective action, including terminationDirect assignments and schedules of direct reportsEnforce company policies and proceduresEstablish regional policies and proceduresPrepare a regional strategic planPrepare regional budget recommendationsRecommend compensation changes within budgetary guidelines, with final approval of HRImplement organizational changes to the outside sales forceNegotiate pricing guidelines as needed with Divisional Sales DirectorsEqual Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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