Field Sales Manager - Central NY

Ace Hardware•Hartford, CT

34d•$98,400 - $123,000

About The Position

We are setting the bar and taking market share in the hard-lines industry - and we're looking for a proven sales leader to join our team. Do you have a track record of building top-performing teams? Are you ready to lead, coach, and grow the next generation of Territory Managers? Take the next step in your career and join a growing division of the largest hard-lines distributor in the industry! Emery Jensen, a subsidiary of Ace Hardware Corporation, sells and distributes hard-line products to independent Pro/Lumber, Paint, Hardware, and E-retailer customer segments. We're not just growing - we're redefining what growth looks like. Our team is currently looking for a Field Sales Manager (FSM) who will lead a high-performing sales team within a defined geographic region. The FSM is responsible for developing and executing sales strategies that drive profitable market share growth while aligning with company and region-specific goals. This is a dynamic role for a leader who thrives on results, accountability, and empowering others to win.

Requirements

5+ years of B2B sales management experience, including 1-2 years leading training or onboarding initiatives.
Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing sales teams.
Strong business and financial acumen, with experience managing pricing, margins, and P&L impact.
Strategic thinker who can translate big-picture goals into actionable sales plans.
Collaborative leadership style with exceptional communication and influencing skills.
Results-driven mindset with a passion for identifying opportunities and delivering solutions.
Highly organized self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Proficiency in Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Valid driver's license required.
Up to 50% travel including overnights.
Ability to sit in a car for long periods, stand, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of 6-10 Territory Managers and Retail Sales Specialists (RSS) to achieve and exceed sales targets.
Deliver annual sales and profit objectives by developing a regional strategy that drives growth across all customer segments.
Partner with Sales Directors, HR, and the Training Manager to ensure effective onboarding and continuous learning for your team.
Leverage Salesforce CRM and performance data to forecast accurately, assess pipeline health, and lead quarterly business reviews that drive accountability and growth.
Collaborate with Merchandising, Training, and other internal partners to identify key opportunities, streamline processes, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Identify and address performance gaps through hands-on coaching, development, and mentorship.
Recruit, hire, and develop top sales talent using company HR guidelines and best practices.
Manage travel and operational expenses responsibly while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and efficiency.
Represent Emery Jensen both professionally and ethically in all day-to-day interactions.
Foster a winning culture - one where collaboration, integrity, and results drive every decision.

Benefits

Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 3 years resulted in incentives being paid out above 106.6% of your target opportunity!)
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 3 years, company contributions (matching & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 7.3% of total eligible compensation.
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability - up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Your career at Emery Jensen is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities - and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
Emery Jensen invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
We know the work environment matters. That's why Emery Jensen holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
Employee discounts on the products we sell (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
Identity theft protection
Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.