SALES MANAGER

Equipment Depot Inc.•Milwaukie, OR

About The Position

Staffs and directs a sales team while providing leadership towards the achievement of maximum growth and profitability in line with company vision, mission and values. Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the Equipment Depot marketing area and contributes in the development of customer centric based solution. Will work closely with the Regional Material Handling Sales Director to strategically implement and manage all sales aspects of the new/used forklifts, warehouse/allied products and service/parts/rental sales strategy. Will have the knowledge and ability to assist the sales team in extending current specialty product markets as well as developing a presence in new regional areas. Will work together with other business unit management to grow all aspects of our business.

Requirements

5+ years proven sales management experience in multi-location operation with large span of control.
A Sales Management or Business Development professional with 5+ years of diversified industry experience in Material Handling products
Basic knowledge and ability with Microsoft Office products
Proven growth and market expansion record in the industrial distribution industry.
Exceptional and Proven leadership and team building skills with proven negotiating ability.
Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.

Nice To Haves

College Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develops a business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.
Responsible for the performance and development of all salesmen in material handling regardless of function.
Responsibility to assist in establishing and meeting vendor performance commitments
Develop strong relationships with OEM’s while representing Equipment Depot in the most professional manner possible
Maintains contact with all clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction
Prepare action plans by Account Manager, as well as by team, for effective search of sales leads and prospects.
Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets.
Understands the importance of timely follow up with customers, managers and staff making communication a top priority.
Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.
Conducts one-on-one meetings with all Account Managers to build more effective communications, to understand training and development needs, and to provide insight for the improvement of Account Managers sales and activity performance.
Provides timely feedback to Senior Management regarding performance.
Understands market pricing levels and works with Account Managers to increase market share while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.
Maintains accurate records of all pricings, sales, and activity reports submitted by Account Managers.
Assists Account Managers in preparation of proposals and presentations.
Controls expenses to meet budget guidelines.
Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the sales team.
Recruits, tests, and hires Account Managers based on criteria set by senior management.
Assist in the implementation and use of a CRM system and ensures SRA is used to its full capacity
Work across the entire Equipment Depot footprint to do the right thing for all customers.