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Job Summary:
The District Sales Manager will oversee sales activities within a defined territory and manage sales representatives and distributors.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Hires and trains sales representatives and stock distributors in assigned territory.
- Organizes sales schedules of assigned staff.
- Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
- Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Sells the companys products in an assigned territory.
- Monitors existing accounts and regularly communicates with primary contacts for the account.
- Works to establish new accounts in the territory.
- Works toward increasing sales growth in the territory at an established rate determined by Regional Sales Manager.
- Assists with the coordination of sales efforts for other territories and sales representatives.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to build and maintain business relationships with clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent management and leadership skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to multitask and complete work while traveling.
- Thorough knowledge of territory, market, and clients.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Organized with attention to detail.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
- Five years of outside sales experience required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel daily and spend most of the day in a vehicle.
- Valid drivers license and no major driving violations.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
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