Job Category:Sales, Marketing & Product ManagementSchedule:Full timeJob Description:PURPOSE AND SCOPEThis position is responsible for maximizing the sales within the respective district through effective management and training of the salesforce, as well as ensuring repetitive sales through the development of positive long-term customer relationships.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:Ensure that established sales goals are met or exceeded.Ensure repetitive sales through the establishment of positive long-term customer relationships.Ensure customer needs are met by promoting a team environment which results in effective coordination of the sales and service efforts.Effective management and training of the salesforce.Other duties may be assigned.Responsible for maximizing the sales within the respective district through effective management and training of the salesforce, as well as ensuring repetitive sales through the development of positive long-term customer relationships.The District Sales Manager oversees all classifications of sales representatives within the assigned portion of the district.Provide ongoing assistance to the salesforce through direct sales involvement. In addition, the manager will provide guidance in the form of sales training, including the development of sales strategies which result in maximizing the effectiveness of the salespeople in the field.Responsible for meeting or exceeding the sales budget as established by the VPGM.Responsible for establishing annual objectives for all sales employees as well as required disciplinary actions.Responsible for the development, monitoring, and execution of individual Salesperson Territory Business Plans.Responsible for conducting quarterly performance reviews of for all Salespeople including salesperson's performance to objectives, Territory Business Plans, major projects, etc., including a written follow up letter to each salesperson.Responsible for conducting periodic Sales Meetings. These meetings will incorporate the latest in selling strategies, sales tools, product introductions, etc... as well as serve as an opportunity to review district and individual sales performance. In such meetings, salespersons will participate directly through their presentations and demonstrations of various sales tools, sales strategies, etc., as they relate to the sales process.Personally participate and take responsibility for the selling strategies and activities of all Major Jobs and Accounts.Responsible for New Salesperson training, including the develop, implement and monitor New Salesperson 90 day training program. Plan to be presented and approved by the VPGM prior to new salesperson start dateThe District Sales Manager is expected to be in the field approximately 60% of the time. The amount of overnight travel will vary from office to office depending upon the geographic size of the district and the number of branch locations.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEThe successful individual will possess:A four (4) year college degree (Business or Marketing preferred);Five years related sales experience (Previous material handling or loading dock equipment sales experience is very beneficial),Two years in a sales management capacityFlexibility to interact with dock workers up to board room presentation,Strong mechanical/electronic comprehension,Excellent communication skills,Professional customer-oriented attitude, confidence and tact.KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTSThe ideal individual will demonstrate:Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and proc