District Sales Manager

ZAH Group•Dallas, TX

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

The District Manager is responsible for territory plans and activities leading to achievement of sales quotas within his/her respective territory and assigned channels of distribution. This role involves increasing territory sales volume, exceeding quotas for new products and promotions, and building strong relationships with key decision-makers at distributors and end-user accounts. The position requires active participation in planning sessions, maintaining distributor displays, promoting brand awareness through educational facilities, and prospecting for new business opportunities. Accurate record-keeping and daily updates to the CRM system are essential, along with adherence to company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Associates Degree and one (1) year sales experience are required.
Proven track record of continued sales growth and success.
Versatility and flexibility in adjusting to changing business needs and priorities.
Strong communications skills, verbal and written.
Basic knowledge using Microsoft Office to include Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong team focus and ability to work with others, both internal and external to the organization.
Physically able to perform all physical duties associated with this position, driving long distances, lifting, and demonstrating products.
Must be bondable.
Possesses a valid driver’s license at all times.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Increase territory sales volume and exceed all quotas for new products and promotions.
Create and sustain relationships with influential decision makers, top managers and owners of all distributors in his/her territory and participate in regular updates.
Participate in annual, quarterly and monthly planning with the top 25 national accounts and marketing group accounts, setting objectives and conducting reviews with distributors and the Regional Sales Manager.
Maintain and update distributor displays, adding new products, additional SKUs, and re-balancing inventory. Ensure displays are full, clean, and neat, submitting before and after pictures to the RM.
Participate in personal calls to all Vo-Tech and educational facilities to promote sales through local distributors via class presentations, award dinners, and other tasks to increase brand awareness and preference. Solicit IBEW/NJATC locations regularly and ensure Klein Tools peg boards are displayed.
Create and sustain relationships with influential decision makers, top managers and owners of all key end users in his/her territory. Make end user calls to job sites in the respective territory.
Continually prospect for new customers and channels of distribution, adding distributors and stocking locations where necessary to increase territory sales. Keep a current listing of all prospective new accounts.
Complete and submit all reports on time. Maintain current and accurate records, updating Customer Relationship Management (CRM) sales software on a daily basis.
Ensure that all company property is accounted for and maintained properly and all company policies, procedures, programs and promotions are implemented.
Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.