Inside Territory Sales Manager

Daikin Comfort Technologies Distribution, Inc., is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Inside Territory Sales Manager position for our branch operations group located at our Sanford, FL branch. The Inside Territory Sales Manager actively engages with COD House Accounts to grow sales and build a higher degree of customer loyalty. Increases sales of HVAC products to smaller accounts including commercial accounts for prospective and established customers. Is responsible for meeting established targets and quotas. This role requires one that is results driven and has a passion for sales. 

Why work with us? 

• Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires
• Training programs are available to help guide team members and develop new skills
• Growth Opportunities  - there is immense opportunities to grow your career
• You will be part of a Global Company - our family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.

Responsibilities may include: 

•  Plan, organize, maintain, develop, and grow a volume driven and profitable base of up to 200 target and core dealers.
• Target and sign up a selected number of A Plus Dealers.
• Maintain and improve sales revenue and gross margin.
• Effectively recruit new dealers; train, support, and develop their business.
• Develop proposals for presentation to prospective customers.
• Maintain customer relationships through proactive communication.
• Directly manage all aspects of customer base.
• Update and maintain customer and sales information in CRM.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with the corporate office staff as well as the field sales organization.
• Assists in the implementation of company marketing plans as needed.
• Obtain and provide local market intelligence and feedback to the Sales Manager.
• Develop annual business plan in conjunction with the Manager, which details activities to follow during the fiscal year and will focus the Sales Associate on meeting or exceeding sales quotas.
• Responsible for all sales activities, from lead generation through close in an assigned territory.

Nature & Scope:

• Takes direction from Manager.
• Works within well-defined instructions.

Knowledge & Skills:

• HVAC knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques
• Strong abilities to educate and influence partners on HVAC products and programs.
• Possess excellent verbal & written communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical skills to forecast channel sales and results.
• Proven record of achieving planned quota
• Proficient in MS Office - Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with internal and external customers and employees.
• Ability to apply good judgement and strong work ethics and integrity on the job and results driven.
• Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
• Self-disciplined individual, who is able to manage a territory from a home-office base.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and occasional overnight travel

Experience:

• 3 years sales experience
• HVAC experience preferred

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Some travel may be involved – up to 20%.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.