Manager, Sales at Senske Services in Bend, Oregon

Job Description:

Tasks:

• Achieve branch sales operational objectives by contributing branch sales information and recommendations to National Sales Director; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying trends; identifying and recommending sales system improvements; implementing change as directed


• Meet branch sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions


• Establish sales objectives by creating a sales plan and quota for branch in support of corporate objectives


• Maintain and expand customer base; build and maintain rapport with key customers; identify new customer opportunities


• Recommend product by identifying new product opportunities, and/or product, packaging, and service changes; surveying consumer needs and trends; tracking competitors


• Implement trade promotions by publishing, tracking, and evaluating trade spending


• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks


• Accomplish sales and organization mission by completing related results as needed


• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training of all branch sales staff


• Responsible for employee relation issues, including performance appraisals, coaching, safety training, etc.


• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for all team members including approval of all commissions

• Bachelor's Degree. Experience may substitute for education.


• 3-5 years of successful sales experience


• Previous experience selling lawn care is highly desirable


• Outstanding oral and written communication skills


• Strong analytical and task management skills


• Demonstrated multi-state or large territory management skills


• General Management mindset with strong leadership, strategic, analytical, business, planning, problem-solving and technical ability


• Demonstrated competence in account development, consultative selling, and negotiation skills


• Highly developed relationship building skills, ability to build credibility and influence within and outside the projects Team


• Ability to effectively communicate orally or in written form with internal and external customers.


• Aptitude for utilizing emerging technologies and working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP / CRM systems.


• Must be able to meet company driving standards to drive a company vehicle.

• Your job is safe with us. We are a fast-growing company, which means you will have opportunities to advance your career - we promote from within!


• Do you want to work with your friend? We offer a referral bonus!


• Affordable health care packages that include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and MORE!


• 401K, 9 Company Paid Holidays, including your birthday off, and PTO


• Team celebrations year-round!