Regional Sales Manager- Industrial & Trades- Chicago, IL

HD Supply•Chicago, IL

2d•$101,400 - $154,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead and direct reports in the field through the sales process. Design and recommend sales and marketing programs and set short- and long-term sales strategies, while developing and implementing sales and customer retention programs to optimize sales performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Plan, forecast, and report on sales and competitive pricing activities and tactics. This position requires operation of a Personal Vehicle and such operation is done consistently more than 60% of the average work week. If selected for this position, the company will run a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. A requirement of this position is an acceptable MVR report.

Requirements

Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to manage existing customer base.
Collaboration with team members, internal partners, and vendors.
Salesforce CRM knowledge.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Positive attitude, and able to work through difficult times and stay focused and positive.
Able to handle and prioritize a variety of projects, requests, and situations.
Operation of a Personal Vehicle and such operation is done consistently more than 60% of the average work week.
Acceptable MVR report.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience selling or leading teams within MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) and Janitorial/Sanitation (Jan/San) product categories, with a strong understanding of customer needs, product applications, and industry trends.
Sales management professional with recent people leader experience.

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operation of sales representatives, organizing them by channel, market, or product unit, while dedicating over 60% of time in the field, collaborating with Account Managers to engage with customers, pursue new opportunities, and address escalated issues alongside internal partners.
Defines the sales process, devises effective and innovative sales strategies to achieve desired sales results, identifies areas for enhancement, and fosters new account development by collaborating with Account Managers to create account entry plans, craft target presentations, and establish connections with decision makers.
Co-owns, with Account Managers, the top, largest customers, and opportunities in their portfolio of business.
Drives deeper wallet share penetration into existing accounts working with Account Managers in assessing what we currently sell to the customer and identifying opportunities to target present and secure strategic growth within existing customers.
Analyzes and develops reports through Salesforce to identify opportunities within their territories for sales and revenue growth objectives.
Develops sales processes that drive desired sales outcomes and increase market share within assigned territory.
Drives supplier engagement programs by providing product learning opportunities for the Account Managers and guidance on sell through with customers.
Oversees, coaches, and fosters the growth of direct reports, including outside and special product sales, while actively recruiting top talent, and conducting performance reviews, identifying high performers, and providing coaching and development for career sales growth.