Job DescriptionThe Territory Sales Manager is responsible for executing the company's sales plan in a specific assigned territory. This role requires some overnight business travel. This position will work closely with the Vice President of Sales and be part of a strong team approach to increasing sales revenue in the territory.
Responsibilities:- Maintain and expand the company's existing customer base across all product lines to achieve growth objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
- Investigate and troubleshoot quality and customer service issues and identify solutions.
- Maintain a robust prospect pipeline, prepare proposals, submit quotes, author call reports, sales presentations, and sample/demonstrate products.
- Source raw materials, such as empty containers, in addition to selling
- Determine efficient shipping methods for order fulfillment
- Passionately communicate our brand identity and implement company initiatives.
Requirements:- Minimum five years of B2B industrial sales or distribution sales experience, preferably with industrial-oriented UN packaging.
- A bachelor's degree is preferred but will consider candidates with appropriate experience in lieu of a college degree.
- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, and effective listening skills.
- Strong sales hunter mentality with passion to succeed.
- Strong prospecting and account qualification skills.
- Proven ability to develop and implement sales strategies.
- Ability to develop a comprehensive understanding of financial and business plans.
- Ability to work in a team environment with senior management as well as plant-level employees.
- Must be comfortable in office, factory and warehouse environments.
- Ability to work with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel (pivot-table experience a plus) and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in a high-stress environment with the ability to problem solve, prioritize and react quickly
- Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
- Experience with SalesForce.com or a similar CRM tool.
- Ability to travel 15 - 20% of the time.
