Sales Manager

The Village Companies•Pulaski, WI

12d•$70,000 - $103,000

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic, results-oriented, and enthusiastic sales professional to join our Consumer Products team, focusing on growing the Maverick Hunting business and brand. The Sales Manager will drive sales activities, develop new opportunities, and manage relationships with a variety of customers, including retail chains, distributors, dealers, hunting outfitters, and end consumers. This role requires leadership, collaboration, and strong organizational skills to effectively communicate our product offerings and grow our market presence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
3+ years of sales experience, preferably selling to large retail chains, B2B, and B2C.
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
CRM and ERP experience (Epicor preferred) a plus.
Strong understanding of outdoor consumer products preferred.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across multiple distribution channels.
Goal-oriented, results-driven, and adaptable to change.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Comfortable leading initiatives and accountable as a team member.
Eager to grow professionally and personally.
Up to 50% travel to support sales activities and trade shows.

Nice To Haves

Experience or interest in the hunting industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic sales plan aligned with Maverick’s goals.
Conduct market analysis, identify customer needs, and evaluate pricing, volume benefits, marketing programs, and support materials.
Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and potential threats.
Deliver sales presentations, negotiate, and close deals with key customers and prospects.
Collaborate with Customer Support to onboard new customers and maintain service for existing accounts.
Partner with Finance to establish payment terms with retail chains, distributors, and dealers.
Provide insights on product features, pricing, and channel partner requirements to cross-functional teams.
Coordinate trade shows and sales events to promote and sell products.
Prepare and present regular sales reports, forecasts, and demand analyses to management.
Manage escalated customer concerns to ensure satisfaction and retention.
Maintain CRM systems and other sales tools to track leads, opportunities, and the sales pipeline.
Oversee large retail portals, ensuring product reliability, on-time shipments, and profitability.
Listen to customer feedback and relay insights to product teams to drive innovation and improvement.