District Sales Manager

District Manager 
 
We are currently seeking a District Manager to join our team.  
 
SUMMARY 
 
Under general direction, plans, directs and implements the sales process in market of responsibility; spends a majority of time in the field, working with sales representatives to meet monthly sales objectivesmentors and coaches district sales office staff; manages day to day operations of the district sales office. Must maintain a high level of integrity, business ethics, and sound judgment. Much decision-making authority, which is governed by procedure, guided by policy, and guided by objective 

Responsibilities  
 

• Closing Business – approximately 50% of time spent in this area. 

• Accountable for consistent attainment of monthly sales objectives by driving sales results through a lead by example, hands-on approach.  

• Works in the field with individual team members, coaching and demonstrating strong customer-centered consultative selling skills and demonstrating how to successfully close business.  

• Develops strategies for sales opportunities, including pre-call and post-call planning. 

• Creates and executes the annual sales strategy and budget success. Assumes personal accountability for consistent attainment of monthly sales objectives and advantageously develops pricing and margins for new client accounts. 

• Develops an ongoing relationship with Corporate offices to ensure the process runs smoothly and has knowledge of procedure/policies regarding the sales approval process. 

• Leading and Developing the Sales Team – approximately 35% of time spent in this area 
  Recruits, selects, trains and develops the Sales Team and reviews and enhances individual results through weekly developmental coaching, which includes observing in the field and within the office environment.  

• Assists in the development of local performance standards and procedures. 

• Actively participates in all sales promotional programs. Takes a creative approach to lead generation and networking; acts as a positive change agent when implementing corporate modifications. 

• Maintains a positive and constructive attitude at all times while creating an “end of month mentality” on a daily basisin the area of team building, goal setting and professional development.  

• Assists in the achievement of goal attainment, both personal and business development objectives. Consistently holds all Sales staff accountable through coaching and progressive discipline steps when performance standards are not achieved or Company guidelines are not followed.  

• Managing the District Office – Approximately 15% of time spent in this area 
  Ensures that Company policies and procedures are implemented effectively. 

• Communicates affectively with all levels of staff and provides consistent feedback to manager. 
  Ensures and maintains Company’s quality standards to ensure productive and effective sales and operations.  

• Partners with Client Services organization to achieve goals and maintain quality standards.  

• Develops strong and positive working relationships. 

• Represents the Company in the local community in a positive and professional manner and outwardly supports Company objectives; participates in conference calls, management meetings and sales radio broadcasts as directed. 

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