District Sales Director

Base Pay $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 / Year Job Category Management, Sales, Supply Chain Industry Machinery Manufacturing, Construction, Farming Employee Type Full-Time Exempt Required Degree 4 Year Degree Travel 75% Manage Others Yes Contact information Name Talent Acquisition/Human Resources Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Description Calling all fearless sales leaders with an insatiable appetite for success! Purple Wave, the trusted name in the used equipment on-line auction industry, has a captivating opportunity tailored just for you. Brace yourself as we set our sights on District 13, encompassing the thrilling landscapes of Oklahoma , and we need an unstoppable District Sales Director to lead the charge. Prepare to conquer the terrain of limitless possibilities, working alongside a dynamic team of Territory Sales Managers, as we continue to forge our path of innovation and domination in the world of on-line auction sales of used equipment. Get ready to create a stir, have a blast, and paint the entire region purple with our triumphs! Join Purple Wave today and let's embark on an unforgettable journey to conquer District 3 with unrivaled energy and enthusiasm! The District Sales Director is responsible for driving sales growth, managing inventory, and leading a team of Territory Sales Managers to deliver exceptional customer service. This position collaborates with other departments to streamline processes and improve the customer experience. The District Sales Director is responsible to stay up-to-date on industry trends and competition in order to implement effective sales strategies and achieve revenue targets. Supervisory Responsibilities Train and coach team members on sales techniques, PW value proposition, and effective collaboration with other departments. Manage district and territory budgets, ensuring expenses are kept in line with goals and objectives. Conduct timely performance evaluations and handle discipline or termination of employees as needed. Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy. Responsibilities Implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets while promoting PW assets and services. Identify, build, and maintain relationships within our PW community to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. Travel with territory sales managers to customer meetings and attend industry events to identify top prospects and clients. Train and coach territory sales managers on effective sales techniques, including the IMPACT method and PW value proposition. Manage district and territory budgets, ensuring timely updates on opportunities, travel expenses, and activities to move up-market and achieve monthly and yearly goals. Collaborate with other PW departments to streamline processes, resolve issues, and prevent low-value listings. Recruit and hire effective territory sales managers through human resources channels, LinkedIn, trade shows, and networking events. Represent the company in a professional and positive manner at all times. Undertake additional assigned duties as requested. Qualifications Five plus (5+) years of professional selling experience in service or equipment-related industry. Three plus (3+) years of sales management experience. Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred, High School diploma or GED required. Ability to travel substantially when required. Excellent management, leadership and collaboration skills. Self-driven, motivated, and goal-oriented. Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and priorities. Thorough knowledge of territory, market and clients. Proficiency with PC applications. Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Proven problem solver with confidence in business development. Required to live in the District area or have the ability or willingness to relocate to the area within a defined time as agreed upon during the hiring process. Candidates may be requested to complete skills assessment testing. Applicants must be either a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S. Requires the ability to successfully complete a background check. Candidates must possess a valid state driver's license in compliance with the laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdiction. Working Settings Full-time Salaried Exempt, not eligible for overtime. Flexibility in schedule and ability to work outside of standard business hours. Expected travel may be up to 75% of the time. Please note that this position can be physically demanding and may require regular climbing, lifting, and physical exertion. The District Sales Director may be required to climb on, over, and under heavy equipment and vehicles, and lift and move equipment and parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Compensation Competitive salary paid bi-weekly. Base salary shown includes base and estimated first year commission. Bonus structure based on revenue milestones. Commission/Bonus structure is designed to reward high performance and offers potential for growth based on job performance. Commission/Bonus is uncapped. Company vehicle provided. This position includes company-provided cell phone and computer equipment. Health, Dental, and Vision insurance. 401(k) plan with an employer match up to 4% starting the first day of employment. Company-paid Life Insurance with options for supplemental coverage . Fully paid Short-Term Disability provided by the Company. 3 Weeks of PTO annually (details shared during onboarding). Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) - Eligible to purchase company stock at a discount after 90 days of employment, with enrollment opportunities each May and November. Purple Wave Auction is a leader in the equipment auction industry focusing on construction, ag, fleet, and government equipment. We are a data-driven, quickly changing and evolving, growing organization. Our focus is on marketing the assets we sell for our customers to find the highest quality bidders for the best recoveries for our sellers. We strive to make this transaction Straight, Simple, and Sold. We live daily by our core values of trust, team, care, and passion to be the place people want to work and our customers want to return to for their equipment buying and selling needs for their businesses. Purple Wave Auction is the largest no-reserve Internet auction company in the Midwest. Company Overview We have over 300 employees, nearly doubling in size in the last three years. We have a robust tech team and continue to invest in progressive techniques to enhance our services. While working at Purple Wave, you will have the opportunity to help our mission of being the easiest, most straightforward place to buy and sell used equipment. Purple Wave empowers its employees to solve problems effectively in a family-run business culture. We provide opportunities for continued education as you grow your career with tuition reimbursement. We have a generous benefits package in one of the fastest-growing companies in the area. Purple Wave is looking for an enthusiastic person to join our growing team to support our customers as we bring our values of Trust, Team, Care and Passion to them. Purple Wave Auction Core Values TRUST: We are trustworthy…Our business depends upon our integrity and our customer’s ability to trust Purple Wave and its people: to enforce a fair, transparent unreserved auction marketplace; to safeguard their bidding information; to give a full effort on behalf of their asset(s); We are transparent, accountable and fair. TEAM: WE ARE A TEAM…We respect, support, appreciate and inspire each other; We communicate and follow-through; We need each other. We do our best work when we work together. CARE: WE CARE…We care for our customers. We look out for their best interests. We work hard for them. We “go the extra mile”. PASSION: WE ARE PASSIONATE…We are positive, we are enthusiastic, we take pride in our work, we own our responsibilities and we deliver; When we see problems, we fix them. We learn from our mistakes. We improve ourselves and Purple Wave every day; We believe Purple Wave can be the best marketplace for used equipment and we are committed to make it happen. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity is a Purple Wave, Inc. policy. It is our practice to select the best-qualified candidate for each position in the organization. No employee of the Company will discriminate against an applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, or other physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. Notice of Background Check As a condition of your employment, you will be required to sign the Company’s Authorization for Background Check, and to provide the Company with documents establishing your identity and right to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr Theuniversityunion