Experienced Regional Sales Manager - Gulf Coast

Sportsman Boats Mfg. • Summerville, SC

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About The Position

Sportsman Boats is looking for our next Regional Sales Manager who will be responsible for establishing dealer representation/market share and ensuring revenue and sales goals are met or exceeded. Must be a highly ambitious, diligent achiever with a background in the marine industry and a significant knowledge of the fiberglass center console and bay boat market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing & sales
• Minimum 5 years marine industry experience in sales and customer service
• Reside in Territory (Northeast/Midwest)
• Proven success in building and maintaining customer relationships
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Passionate about boating and the marine industry
• Ability to safely operate boats up to 40’
• Excellent communications skills including phone, verbal, email and electronic
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products and CRM systems
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record of successful negotiations, closing deals and customer service success
• Ability to build and maintain long term customer relationships
• Must have integrity, professionalism, motivation, a positive attitude and strong desire to excel

Responsibilities

• Work closely with dealers in the development of sales, marketing, and customer service strategies for multiple US regions which align with the overall business model
• Source and establish new relationships with key players in marine sales markets
• Ensure continuing sales growth by keeping abreast of new products, techniques, and competitive trends
• Attend boats shows, training seminars, and marketing events to maintain existing relationships and develop new sales leads
• Strengthen existing dealer relationships through regular dealer visits, communication, and continued training of models, products, and features
• Maintain close communication with production to keep informed on engineering changes, coordinate schedules, confirm orders, and ensure dealer on time deliveries
• Be the dealer point of contact for customer interface when addressing any concerns or sales inquiries
• Support our Customer Service team by utilizing technical and field knowledge to address any dealer or customer inquiries

Benefits

• We promote from within on a regular and consistent basis
• Every employee is offered lean manufacturing and 5s training
• Our employees are treated with respect
• We offer quarterly production bonuses
• You will learn from the best in the industry
• Great benefits including 10 days paid time off, insurance, 401k, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager