Sales Manager

Overview Who We Are: Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers. Why We are Different: At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members. What You will Get: A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more! Fair and competitive compensation. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow. Holiday, personal and vacation days. Summary This critical sales role will work with our Interiors Division. Essential Functions Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedules to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors Adjusting sales presentations to current needs Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volumes Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports and making recommendations to management Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Communicating with new and current dealers; formal and informal settings. Traveling with Distributors and Manufacturing Representatives. Follow up on retail leads; respond to customers, find prospective deals, follow up with both to close sales Initiate calls to dealers concerning products and promotions. Work closely with various departments within the company to develop product literature (displays, designs, ads/newsletters) Identify potential new products for the designated department/division. Develop keen understanding for current products. Travel – local and long distance, attend shows/industry events, visit Distributors and Dealers to present and discuss the Company’s product line. Competencies Technical Capacity. Ethical Conduct. Communication Proficiency. Results Driven. Initiative. Detail oriented. Excellent communication skills. Strong computer software sills. Supervisory Responsibility None. Physical Demands The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Clerical- Operates office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems and personal computers. Answer telephones, direct calls and take messages. Communicates with management, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information and take instructions. Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system. Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails. Prepare agendas for meetings and prepare schedules. Record, compile, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings. Environmental Factors Heat Cold Wet Work- Hands/Feet Use of Electrical Equipment Use Sharp Utensils Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements Equipment Provided by LCI includes (if needed): Safety Glasses Ear Plugs Face Covering/Face Shield Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; weekend and overnight work is also necessary. Travel Travel time will be based on the employee’s responsibility and commitment to various customers. Approximate travel percentage is: Car – 50%, Air – 50% this is dependent upon the region coverage. Required Education and Experience Minimum of 5 years of sales experience (preferable 10+). Ability to effectively communicate with customers and team members both verbally and written. Possess a positive, team oriented attitude. Strong presentation/public speaking skills. High attention to detail with a self-starter mentality Energetic, aggressive, self-motivated Willing to travel Manufactured Housing/Residential building product experience preferred, not required Proven business developer with a track record of continued sales growth Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. AAP/EEO Statement Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave‑of‑absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel‑related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job‑related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert. Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Know Your Rights #J-18808-Ljbffr