Sales Manager

Overview This is a remote position based in the Denver to Salt Lake City corridor. The Sales Manager is responsible for leading an efficient and results driven sales region defined by the complexity of the market and revenue ownership. This includes forecasting sales results, coaching and mentoring field sales representatives, and executing overall sales initiatives throughout the region for an automotive aftermarket distribution business. The Sales Manager serves as the region’s point of contact between the field and the national sales leader. Responsibilities Assist market account and account executives with field resource deployment, account strategies, and territory planning Establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing sales for each individual they manage; project expected volume and profit Build, develop, and manage sales team capable of carrying out needed sales and service initiatives Coach and mentor field representatives throughout region Participate in the recruiting and onboarding process of sales representatives Implement systemic sales process structure Perform other related duties as assigned Competencies Problem solving/analysis Ability to forecast sales Business acumen Strategic thinking Ability to drive growth Technical capacity Adaptability Supervisory Responsibility This position is directly responsible for leading 15-20 district sales representatives in the region. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, sales, marketing, or related field preferred. Minimum of seven years of experience in sales management, with experience overseeing outside sales managers. Sales management experience with a distribution and automotive background is highly desired. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products Valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle report (insurable) Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work conditions consistent with a general office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, and reach with hands and arms. Travel Demands This position requires frequent travel, approximately 50%. Travel may be outside the local area and overnight to visit customers, vendors, and attend seminars or trade shows. #J-18808-Ljbffr