Area Sales Manager

Apex Tool Group, LLC

$90K — $120K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field; 5-10 years of relevant sales experience.
  • Experience managing distribution and end-user territories in a related industry.
  • Preferred experience in National Account and/or Channel Marketing.
  • Required prior management experience leading sales teams.
  • Demonstrated success throughout the sales cycle from planning to closing deals.
  • Experience in value-based sales leadership with proven sales growth outcomes.
  • Motivated and results-oriented team player with strong collaborative skills.
  • Strong ability to influence stakeholders across various organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Hire, coach, and inspire a team of two Territory Sales Managers.
  • Achieve sales objectives through effective planning and goal-setting.
  • Continuously develop leadership and training skills while ensuring effective sales tactics.
  • Generate client leads and cultivate long-term relationships.
  • Work alongside Territory Sales Managers to meet customer needs and enhance loyalty.
  • Analyze and report key metrics and business trends related to customer relationships.
  • Improve sales and customer service for existing accounts while prospecting new customers.
  • Collaborate with the region to develop strategies if behind sales targets.
  • Foster a motivated team environment to exceed sales forecasts.
  • Maintain thorough product knowledge about ATG and competitors' offerings.
  • Manage sales funnel processes and accurately project future sales volumes.
  • Facilitate communication across sales, marketing, and operations to support business development.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth through leadership training.
  • Collaborative work environment with access to company leadership.
  • Exposure to a variety of departments and functions within the organization.
  • Potential for travel in the Texas region, enhancing networking opportunities.
  • Ability to influence and shape regional sales strategy.
Full Job Description
The Blueprint (Role Profile)

The Area Sales Manager will manage a team of Industrial Territory Sales Managers, covering the Texas region. This role reports directly to the Regional Sales Director and interacts regularly with Company Leadership, Channel, Product and Brand Marketing, Operations, Specialists and other support functions, as well as end-users and customers. The ideal candidate will be based in the Texas territory and be able to travel approximately 30-50%, depending on where they are located.

The Build (Responsibilities)

  • Hire, coach, and motivate a team of two Territory Sales Managers
  • Achieve company objectives through effective planning, setting sales goals, analyzing performance data, and projecting future performance
  • Continuously develop personal leadership, hiring, and training skills while ensuring the team is using effective sales tactics to meet revenue objectives
  • Generate leads, and build and nurture client relationships
  • Partner with Territory Sales Managers to meet with their customers and grow long-lasting relationships by understanding their needs
  • Track, analyze, and communicate key quantitative metrics and business trends as they relate to customer relationships
  • Increase sales and improve customer service to existing account base, while prospecting new customers and growing market share within the territory.
  • Develop regional countermeasures with region if behind plan
  • Motivate & build strong team to consistently deliver forecast and exceed sales targets
  • Obtain and maintain excellent knowledge of ATG and competitor products and prices
  • Strong process orientation for funnel management and selling process for completing reports summarizing accurate forward looking estimates of sales volume
  • Communicate throughout the organization - sales, marketing and operations as necessary to support and develop business


The Toolbox (Qualifications)

  • BS in Business, Marketing, Finance or related field sales equivalence of 5 to 10 years
  • Distribution and end-user territory management experience required in a relative industry
  • National Account and/or Channel Marketing desired
  • Prior management experience is required
  • Proven track record of success the sales cycle from plan to close
  • Value based sales leadership experience with a demonstrated track record of sales growth
  • Intrinsically motivated, results oriented and able to work collaboratively
  • Ability to influence and drive approval from various stake holders at all levels
  • Travel 30-50% plus overnights


Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Apex Tool Group, LLC

  • Area Sales Manager
    $90K — $120K *
    Remote
    Retail & Consumer Goods
    Remote
  • Automation Engineer
    $75K — $95K *
    Nogales, AZ 85621 (Santa Cruz County)
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Project Manager
    $80K — $100K *
    Apex, NC 27502 (Wake County)
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Manager, Customer Service
    $75K — $95K *
    Lexington, SC 29072 (Lexington County)
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person

More Retail & Consumer Goods Jobs

Find similar Area Sales Manager jobs: