Sales Manager (Apparatus)

Sales Manager (Apparatus )

Job Summary
The Apparatus Sales Manager is responsible for developing and implementing sales, and customer service strategies with fire departments and municipalities across the state of Virginia. The overall duties shall include but are not limited to visiting with the end users as required, determining their needs both for sales and service, selling MES represented fire apparatus, delivering and training of the fire apparatus.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Sell and deliver a minimum of 10 apparatus per annum across the described territory
• Maintain competitive benchmark analysis of competitor’s network
• Ensure that the company’s brand and quality is consistent while creating plans to address discrepancies when identified
• Represent MES at industry shows, events, and travel will be required

Required Qualifications

• Solve complex problems utilizing strong process-oriented tools and existing policies and procedures.
• Must have strong communication skills and influencing skills
• Experience in parallel processing short-term goals with long-term strategic goals
• Prior mechanical experience
• Prior P&L experience
• Must possess a Commercial Driver’s License and valid medical card for Interstate Travel

Education:

• Minimum 5 years Fire Service/Industry Related Experience
• Prior program Management or Fire Service leadership training required – certification preferredAbility to work with all levels of internal staff and external customers

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong influencing and communication skills
• Ability to work across all stakeholder functions
• Prior industry experience (preferred) but adjacent industry knowledge acceptable
• Proven strong partnering skills with customers
• Experience in designing / leading training programs

First Year Expectations:

• Mastery of the apparatus products and offerings
• Collaborate in training other fire apparatus sales specialists when needed
• Assist in securing the goals of the MES fire apparatus division
• Support profitable sales growth that meets MES’s objectives and exceeds overall territory growth

Pay and Benefits:

· Compensation based on experience

· Commission Program

· 401(k)

· Ten Paid Holidays Annually

· Dental Insurance

· Disability insurance

· Employee assistance program

· Flexible spending account

· Health insurance

· Health savings account

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

· Employee rewards and recognition program

About Us

Established in 2001, Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (MES) is the nation’s largest provider of PPE, fire apparatus, uniforms, and services to first responders. With over 25 locations, MES is the most trusted source of equipment and service for firefighters, law enforcement, and EMTs. Our dedicated team of over 300 sales representatives and certified service technicians allows us to bring unparalleled quality and service to our industry. MES supports its customers with innovative digital commerce solutions and a nationwide warehousing system with three strategically located hubs that carry thousands of products representing the best brands on the market.

Additional Information

MES offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. MES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

MES will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Virginia: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $85,000