Manager Sales

Position Description

Develops partnerships and alliances with existing and new customer and distributor accounts. Manages internal or external teams and develops strategic plans to achieve financial goals and manages overall account relationships.

Job Responsibilities

1. Manages accounts to meet strategic goals by making sales calls
2. Negotiates policies and implements them internally, ensuring effective communication
3. Recommends product features and benefits to increase sales both internally to Product Management and externally to customers
4. Recommends sales promotions to the marketing department; develops and implements product merchandising
5. Analyzes sales and market trend to formulate policy, promote sales, determine customer needs, volume potential and price schedules
6. Reports sales activity to upper management
7. Performs full range of managerial responsibilities for sales representatives which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget; May oversee external vendor relationships in lieu of direct reports.
8. Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient computer skills
• Solid negotiating skills
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of seven years of experience in sales or a related field

Physical & Environmental Requirements