Territory Sales Manager

Cameron Ashley•Columbia, SC

2d•Remote

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to drive the sales growth of the Company’s wide array of products and services within a geographical area. The Territory Sales Manager focuses on leveraging best-in-class industry and product knowledge to champion the Company’s value-add within strategically aligned customer bases. Additionally, the TSM proactively engages with both existing, new, and target customers to increase our industry and sales footprint.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Outside sales experience is a must
Building products experience is preferred
Ability to understand the key aspects of selling on value as opposed to price
Demonstrated ability to work within the dynamic and evolving sales cycle
Maintains a self-directed approach to the study of new products, literature, promotions, and trade publications
Territory travel (50 - 75%); with limited overnight travel
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
Ability to pass drug test and background verifications
Must be at least 18 years of age
Electronic Email Software
Office Suite Technology: working knowledge at an intermediate level
CRM: previous experience required
Desktop Computer/Laptop Computer
Printer
Active Listening
Speaking
Persuasion
Social Perceptiveness
Critical Thinking
Communication - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Selling or Influencing Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Nice To Haves

Building products experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Proactively and consistently engages with new, existing, and potential customers to establish an effective sales relationship
Actively develops and drives strategic growth strategies to better manage relationships with customer accounts
Utilizes product knowledge and industry/geography/market awareness to successfully represent the Company’s products and services
Develops assigned geographical area by utilizing strategic contacts & corresponding relationships while also targeting new opportunities
Working in conjunction with the Distribution Center Manager and Inside Sales Rep(s), executes appropriate key account penetration and development strategies to grow existing customers business and to target and close new business
Provide quotes in a timely manner while selling customers on the Company’s value-add and service
Handles price objections, negotiations, and preparation of bids
Keep the customer up to date on product and price information
Develops and delivers sales and educational presentations in a professional and effective manner to our internal and external customers
Record, analyze, report & forecast account information to identify sales strategies and objectives
Other responsibilities as assigned