Area Sales Manager - Tennessee

Bidadoo Inc•Nashville, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Area Sales Manager for Tennessee—ideally based in Nashville—will play a key role in managing existing accounts, acquiring new customers, and serving as a trusted consultant. Nashville should serve as the central hub for this territory, with flexibility for candidates located within approximately a 60-mile radius (including surrounding areas such as Franklin, Smyrna, Brentwood, and other nearby suburban cities). Candidates should be within roughly an hour’s drive of downtown Nashville to effectively cover the territory. While Memphis and Knoxville are not ideal due to their distance from the broader statewide market, Chattanooga-based candidates may be considered if they are highly experienced, top performers who are comfortable with significant travel. Working with a broad range of primarily used construction and industrial equipment, selling our auction, remarketing, eCommerce and other services. You will collaborate with companies in various equipment-related industries, including; equipment manufacturing, finance, sales and rental, construction, mining, agriculture, transportation, utilities, government, etc. You will aggressively source new business opportunities for our weekly auctions and marketplace through a combination of techniques, including networking, cold calling, social media outreach, advertising, direct mailings, participating in shows, events and associations, and other proactive prospecting methods.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of proven sales experience, including outside/field sales. Proven revenue attainment record through proactive lead generation and consultative selling techniques.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Have excellent business presentation skills.
Proficiency in basic computer skills and applications.
Background in the areas which would be helpful include: new and used equipment sales, equipment rental, business valuation and appraisal consulting, equipment auctions, etc.
Familiarity and experience with internet technologies and sales desired.

Responsibilities

Creating and executing an ongoing strategic plan and process to effectively develop and manage your assigned territory driving growth and profitability
Building a comprehensive knowledge of the new and used equipment products utilized in the areas of construction, rental, transportation, agriculture, material handling, etc.
Establishing relationships with key decision makers and influencers with in your area of responsibility and among team members supporting bidadoo’s customers
Generating leads for both buyers and sellers and filling your area’s funnel with items for each weekly auctions, marketplace and other sales channels
Consulting with customers on the valuation and sales estimates of machinery and equipment
Driving revenue through fees associated with our professional auction, remarketing and consignment services
Developing and delivering superior proposals and presentations showing business value to customers and prospects
Building buyer and seller value via auction day contact campaigns to drive buyer activities, develop relationships with buyer pool and deliver bidadoo pride
Utilizing the tools, CRM and resources to document and communicate with all stakeholders
Owning and managing the customer transaction and relationship from beginning to end and building a solid portfolio of repeat business
Communicating with and providing a great customer experience for our customers supporting the bidadoo values and brand promise
Demonstrating bidadoo pride in everything you do