What are the responsibilities and job description for the DISTRICT SALES MANAGER position at Vets Hired?
Job Description
Job Description
The position of District Sales Manager will help the Vice President of Sales set the sales vision and strategy; direct the sales management team to drive account growth within designated service areas; and lead sales representatives to meet or exceed sales goals.
The District Sales Manager shall be accountable to, and supervised by, the Vice President of Sales.
Essential Job Functions :
Develop and implement an effective sales strategy and marketing plan.
Develop, communicate, and effectively manage pricing increase strategies.
Responsible for generating revenue by developing and executing the sales and marketing plan to achieve revenue goals by sales channel.
Actively support the sales team through first-hand involvement in the sales process.
Maintain a 30% Closing Percentage.
Meet and exceed budgets.
Recruit, hire, train, and manage a team of salespeople to meet or exceed their goals.
Provide expert industry knowledge and interpretation to sales representatives and customers, including sales presentations to key clients in coordination with sales representatives, and assist in negotiating and closing deals.
Conduct personal sales.
Represent the company at trade shows to promote products.
Supplemental Job Functions :
Provide ongoing coaching and support to sales team members.
Monitor and analyze sales performance to identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Pleasant and exceeding personality.
Excellent customer service skills.
Able to meet fixed deadlines and manage under pressure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Positive individual and a hard worker.
Able to build and deliver presentations.
Strong knowledge of sales promotion and advertising techniques.
Able to create, write, and edit composed manuals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer applications.
Strong persuasion and negotiation skills.
Willingness to travel most of the time.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
BA or BS in marketing or a related discipline and / or five years of job-related experience.
Skilled in sales techniques.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Computer experience, preferably with all Microsoft applications.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Position will require frequent walking, standing, lifting, and bending.
