Direct Sales Manager

Gunton Corporation

$90K — $110K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years managing door-to-door or field marketing teams
  • 5+ years experience in door-to-door or field marketing
  • Valid driver's license with minimal infractions
  • Preferred degree from college or university
  • Background in construction or window and door replacement

Responsibilities

  • Research neighborhoods and create execution maps for marketing campaigns
  • Engage homeowners in areas of recent company projects
  • Schedule in-home sales appointments with potential customers
  • Recruit and train a team of field marketers
  • Supervise and coach team members to maximize performance
  • Exceed appointment targets on weekly, monthly, and annual basis
  • Manage and approve payroll tasks for team members
  • Establish and implement a business development plan for the marketing team
  • Conduct weekly assessments with team members using a structured agenda
  • Assist in managing operations of Experience Centers and Showrooms
  • Promote company initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement
  • Respond to customer inquiries in a professional manner
  • Build trust and respect with team and other departments through effective leadership
  • Adhere to company policies and demonstrate high ethical standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities
  • Access to a supportive sales management team
  • Focus on career advancement within the company
  • Diverse working environment with emphasis on teamwork
  • Involvement in community-oriented promotional initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Build and develop a world-class canvassing team that aggressively promotes the Pella Windows & Doors by Gunton Corporation brand to consumers, creates exceptional customer satisfaction, and consistently delivers margin, bookings, and market share growth consistent with overall company strategy.

Ensure there is accurate follow-up on all customer requests and inquiries. Work in conjunction with Sales Management to provide adequate development opportunities for door-to-door marketing representatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Research neighborhoods and build execution maps for field marketing team.
  • Engage with homeowners in local neighborhoods where Pella has recently completed home-improvement projects.
  • Schedule in-home appointments for sales representatives to meet with homeowners.
  • Recruit and train a team of field marketers.
  • Supervise and coach field marketers to ensure maximum performance.
  • Exceed weekly, monthly, and annual appointment goal targets.
  • Manage and approve payroll entries and updates.
  • Establish and execute an effective business development plan for your door-to-door marketing team.
  • Schedule and complete, at minimum, a weekly call-in or face-to-face assessment with each person on your team. Meetings to be pre-scheduled and to include a defined agenda.
  • Assist with managing the operations and administration of assigned Experience Centers and Showrooms.
  • Support company functions and promote initiatives that improve employee engagement.
  • Handle all customer requests in a timely and professional manner.
  • Gain trust, respect, and buy-in from your team and other department teams through effective leadership.
  • Always exhibit the highest standard of personal ethics and adhere to all Gunton Corporation policies.
  • Perform additional responsibilities assigned by your manager.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the In-Home Sales Segment Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Two (2) or more years of experience managing a door-to-door marketing, neighborhood canvassing, or field marketing team.
  • Five (5) or more years of experience in door-to-door marketing, neighborhood canvassing, or field marketing.
  • A valid driver's license with four points or less during the last three years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • College or university degree.
  • Construction background, window, and door replacement experience.
  • Sales or sales management experience.

Salary Description

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00

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