Distributor Territory Manager (Ohio/Michigan)

Keystone Technologies•Columbus, OH

42d

About The Position

The Distributor Territory Manager works with the Distributor Sales team to manage their assigned territory (Ohio, Michigan, Western PA and West Virginia) and drive product demand while maintaining Keystone's Light Made Easy promise. This position is responsible for working with sales agencies, distributor customers, and contractors to educate them on our products, oversee performance, and develop long-term relationships with customers, sales agents, and end-users.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including an exceptional ability to listen and formulate responses that cater to the other person's needs
Proficiency with computers and software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM software, as well as able to learn new computer systems
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy
Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
Exceptional relationship management and customer service skills

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's in Business or a related field is preferred
Experience in the lighting industry preferred

Responsibilities

Providing sales training to Sales Agencies and Distributor customers on the benefits of Keystone and our products
Developing long-term oriented relationships with specifiers, customers, sales agents, and end-users through exceptional customer service in order to drive demand for our products
Overseeing and managing the performance of independent sales agencies, ensuring they meet company goals and performance standards
Developing sales plans, in conjunction with sales agencies and department leadership, on how to best service the designated territories
Analyzing sales trends to identify opportunities and developing strategy with sales agents to capture opportunities
Becoming a market expert with respect to Keystone's and competitor products, pricing, trends, etc. and report findings to team management
Traveling to each market to call on distributors, specifiers, and end-users and to keep sales agents updated with all relevant information
Maintaining contact with existing customers for potential ongoing orders
Developing and managing contact information to keep decision-makers current
Displaying and attending trade shows
Cold calling to develop new business
Working closely with your Inside Sales contact on current and future opportunities
Advising product team on market trends