Yokohama TWS is Hiring an Interfit Area Sales Manager Near New York, NY
Yokohama TWS is in search of an Interfit Sales Manager to support our Interfit team! About the Job:The Interfit Area Sales Manager for our New York region is responsible to manage the sales efforts for industrial and construction products for the replacement market within a specified territory. The primary responsibility is to drive and elevate the company's products’ position and penetration into the markets. This person will be internally and externally focused on functional operations in support of customer sales and market requirements. Other duties will include driving strategic initiatives to accelerate sales growth in the marketplace. Essential Duties
Responsible for new business development via prospecting, qualifying, selling and closing
Prepare proposals and presentations in a professional manner
Manage the customer relationship through all phases of the sales cycle
Provide a consultative solutions sales process to prospects and customers
Conduct one-on-one and group sales presentations
Provide account management to customers
Responsible for tracking customer information, forecasts, reports
Facilitate feedback to appropriate areas of company regarding customer and operational needs, business opportunities, and sales efforts
Work closely with sales management to ensure business is transacted accurately and within pricing guidelines to the highest ethical and legal standards
Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, making recommendations to management
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies
Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Participates in marketing events such as trade shows, seminars, etc.
Ability to meet fixed deadlines under pressure, while working within budgets and specific targets
Willing to travel on a continuing basis
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships at multiple levels to work cross organizationally toward solutions
Strong presentation skills
Influencing and change management skills
Excellent computer application skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Ability to self-motivate and multi-task and work independently or within a team
Services existing accounts by planning and organizing the work schedule in a methodical, cost effective manner
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, sales or related field
Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience selling premium brands in the tire industry.
Supervisory Skills
This position has no direct reports.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in French and English in writing or verbally to co-workers, supervisors, customers, and suppliers in person, email, or via telephone.