District Sales Manager

Power & Tel • Burlington, VT

10d

About The Position

The District Sales Manager works in Outside Sales and is responsible for proactively selling products and services to increase Power & Tel’s financial profitability. The role manages sales and gross margin goals for an assigned territory, maintains expense controls, and submits reports on time. The manager collaborates with account managers and management on sales strategies and target accounts, and works with vendors to strengthen relationships and maximize support. The position also involves soliciting potential customers and participating in product promotions, training classes, and conventions. Other duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may be varied or added at the manager’s discretion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of previous sales experience.
• Attentiveness to detail.
• Communication skills.
• Customer and employee relations skills.
• Diplomacy in difficult situations.
• Motivation skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Business Management or Marketing.
• Experience in the telecommunications industry.

Responsibilities

• Proactively sell products and services to increase Power & Tel’s financial profitability.
• Meet and exceed sales and gross margin dollar goals for the assigned territory.
• Stay within the expense budget and submit reports on time.
• Work regularly with account managers and management to develop sales strategies and target accounts.
• Work regularly with vendors to maximize relationships and vendor support.
• Actively solicit potential customers.
• Participate in product promotions, training classes, and conventions.
• Develop strong vendor relations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED