Basic Function
Regional Sales Managers are responsible for generating revenue by developing market potential through prospecting, networking, lead generation, qualifying opportunities, proposing solutions, forecasting, retaining current client base and closing sales. This position will require market travel up to 40% of the time selling CallSource Automotive call center products in the automotive industry.
Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities represent the essential functions of the job. A staff member may be required to perform additional duties on a periodic or more frequent basis.
- Meets or exceeds established annual sales quota
- Identifies market potential by qualifying accounts
- Initiates sales process by prospecting, scheduling appointments, making initial presentation, understanding business needs, developing proposals, closing sales
- Demonstrates effective selling though proper questioning and isolation of the needs of prospects and clients
- Prepares and conducts proposal presentations and RFP responses originating from their market
- Closes sales by building rapport with potential clients, expounding on the benefits of CallSource product solutions and service capabilities; overcoming objections, etc.
- Expands sales in existing accounts by introducing additional solutions and services
- Contributes information to market strategy by monitoring competitive products and reactions from clients
- Updates technical, sales, and business knowledge by participating in educational opportunities offered by CallSource and other automotive related entities
- Responsible for keeping commitments in a timely manner and resolving issues promptly
- Accountable for customer satisfaction and retention by providing high quality service
- Ensure that customer retention standards are met or exceeded within their market area
- Identifies and troubleshoots high risk or high impact clients to increase client satisfaction
- Ensures all records of activities, sales, and contacts are maintained properly into the Salesforce CRM system
- Establishes personal goals and expectations
- Meets or exceeds all activity standards for prospecting calls, appointments, presentations, proposals, and closes
- Interact and work cooperatively with all internal CallSource staff members to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction and service
- Coordinate and support internal account and customer support teams by sharing client information, issues, and areas of improvement opportunities
- Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss pipeline, progress towards sales goals and company or departmental updates
- Provide a monthly forecast by the 25th of the month for next month's plans
Expected Ratio of Prospecting and Training :
Prospecting - 80%Sales Training - 20%Skills & Experience
Strong written, verbal and presentation skillsAbility to effectively communicate and interface with peers as well as executive level managementAbility to work well under pressureExcellent organizational skills, able to set priorities, and responsive to customer requestsDemonstrated ability to execute results against strategy and meet critical deadlinesDemonstrates business knowledge, perspective, and ethical behaviorHighly self-motivated and enthusiastic1 to 3 years previous experience selling in the Automotive Industry (preferrable fixed ops)Strong understanding of Retail Automotive customer market dynamics and requirementsWillingness to travel and work in a national team of professionalsFunctional expertise with Word, Excel, and PowerPointSalesforce / Hubspot CRM experience a plusEducation / Training
BA or BS degree in Business or Marketing preferred, or equivalent years of work experience, typically 5 years or longerPhysical Requirements
Travel, computer work, speaking on the phone