JOB DESCRIPTION:The Opportunity Our location in the
Chicago, IL area currently has an opportunity for a
District Sales Manager. The District Sales Manager is responsible for providing tactical and administrative management for the planning, development and controlling of activities to ensure sales and share increases for the district, while effectively utilizing budgeted funds allocated to all territories within the district and upholding and promoting corporate policies and objectives.
What You'll Work OnSpecific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- 50% - Developing territory manager's skills to ensure sales and share growth, may be done through training, coaching, inspiring, etc. Working in the field (avg. 10 times per Rep) annually and completing the associated documentation needed to support the visit (TM Evaluation, follow letter, etc.)
- 25% - Team/human resources management functions (such as evaluating performance, providing performance improvement coaching, writing performance appraisals, etc.) Performing recruitment and selection duties such as sourcing, interviewing and maintaining a diverse candidate pool, participating in job fairs, maintaining a file of qualified candidates in the event of turnover.
- 20% - Administrative - Driving the business through proper resource allocation and budgeting (such as gratis and expenses); communicating with Regional Director regarding issues and opportunities.
- 5% - Special Projects such as - Conducting meetings, training sessions, etc.
Territory:- The ideal candidate should reside in Chicagoland Area
- This territory covers Chicago, Northern Illinois and Indiana, Southern Wisconsin
- 1-2 Overnights per month (10-20% Travel)
- Company Car provided (covers car insurance, gas, maintenance, etc.)
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 3 years sales leadership experience. Preferably 5-10 years.
- Hospital sales experience. Understanding of geography and business landscape.
- Master ability in technical products sales, conduct, written and verbal communication.
- Ability to adapt personal style to meet the needs of others.
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Demonstrated strength in training.
- Demonstrated strength in strategic thinking, decision making, teamwork, initiative, driving the business.
- Ability to understand and implement field sales directives and management policies.
Accountability / Scope/Budget:- District Budget including managing financial and marketing resources.
- Accountability for district staff of Sales Representatives
- Ability to travel; mandatory for all sales meetings.
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The base pay for this position is $113,300.00 - $226,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Sales Force
DIVISION:ANPD Nutrition Products
LOCATION:United States of America : Remote
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 15 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
