Sales II - Senior Regional Sales Manager

WARN INDUSTRIES INC • Clackamas, OR, US, OR

7h • Remote

About The Position

The Warn Group believes that every team member plays a significant role in our success. We enable our customers with the tools they need to work and play outdoors. This position description is designed to outline the primary duties of the role, qualifications, and job scope. Just as we do not want our customers to be limited in the outdoor space, we do not want to limit our team members nor the organization to just the work that is identified. It is our expectation that each team member will serve their customers wherever, whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. Responsible for meeting or exceeding annual sales targets for Warn Industries products in the assigned region (DETROIT, MI) through market development and growth of channel and customer relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five to eight years’ experience in sales and marketing management, preferably with an automotive, powersports or technical consumer products company.
• Ability to travel extensively to customer locations, trade shows or events within assigned territory by car and/or airplane (up to 50%).
• Experience with two-tier distribution, channel pricing, channel management, contract management and resolution of regular customer service issues.
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple regional and/or national level accounts.
• Must be able to understand customer contracts and provide guidance in reaching mutual agreements for both companies.
• Experience in creating and implementing business development strategies for customers within assigned territory. That results in business growth and depth of product.
• Experience in creating and implementing long-term strategic business plans within assigned territory. That resulted in increased sales and profit.
• Ability to develop strategic business relationships with all levels of personnel within assigned customer base.
• Ability to create & implement yearly sales plans specific to assigned channel and customer base.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of Warn’s product line relative to the channel, including minimal field experience using product.
• Proficient in managing yearly financial budget including travel, show, co-op, and related business expenses.
• Is capable, as needed, to participate in project and/or product management activities and effectively coordinate the process with customers.
• Provides mentoring to junior sales team members and is able to effectively communicate with all departments within Warn.
• Proficient in all Warn systems relative to position (JDE, BI, CRM, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability in product presentation and technical selling.
• Excellent skills in interpersonal relationships, communication, and teamwork.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, customers, and visitors.
• Proven customer service skills at an outstanding level in a professional environment such as sales.
• Accountable for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance in assigned area. Responsible for design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including a self-assessment and report to management.
• Accountable for developing and monitoring processes and practices necessary for legal and ethical compliance in assigned area.
• Manages accounts in accordance with the Warn sales policy.
• Solicits sales by all appropriate and ethical means within the assigned region.
• Ability to read, write, verbalize and comprehend instructions and correspondence in the English language.
• Exhibit strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external customers while providing exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service.
• Must have basic mathematical skills equivalent to those required under education requirement.
• Personal computer, fax machine, copy machine, other office equipment, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that competent service and support is readily available for any Warn customer within the assigned territory and/or region.
• Annually develops and executes a sales plan for the assigned region in support of the corporate annual operating plan and the company 3-year strategic plan.
• Manages assigned expense budgets for the region along with accurately forecasting expenses on a monthly basis.
• Accurately forecasts annual, quarterly, and monthly sales for assigned territory.
• Provides quarterly presentations on territory/customer performance and results.
• Creates and presents comprehensive product training to all customers.
• Performs data analysis and strategic planning for customer performance measures.
• Works closely with Director of Sales in developing customer account strategies and tactics.
• Provides data, analysis and field input relative to competitive products, sales activities, promotions, new product opportunities and the overall business environment within the assigned region.
• Reviews & recommends sales opportunities in conjunction with the Director of Sales and manages risks in sales territory.
• May manage independent representatives as required by the company.
• Maintains and updates all customer information in CRM. Actively supports CRM account.

Benefits

• 3 Weeks of Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – With company match eligibility after your first paycheck
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Team Member Discounts
• Career Growth & Training
• Team Environment

What This Job Offers

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