National Sales Manager – Merchandising

The company is a home building products company…flooring, granite, tile, construction products, etc.

Job Description

National Sales Manager – Trade Sales – Hollywood – Salary to $150,000+

Qualifications

• 15+ years progressive experience in a retailer/dealer/merchandising leadership function
• A prior history with lead generation, business development, and customer engagement
• A proven record of building, leading and managing a large national sales team to strategic goals
• Prior experience in building materials and/or construction oriented organizations
• The ability to assimilate data into short and long-term strategy and objectives
• The ability to create clear, inspiring vision and motivate and manage a team to success
• An ability to execute key initiatives through detailed planning, communication, collaboration
• A genuine interest & passion for being in front of customers and managing key relationships
• Polished presentation skills, excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional analytical, time management, organizational and planning skills
• A competitive drive: The ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Core Responsibilities

Strategy and Vision

• Lead discussion, definition and articulation of the Company’s Trade Sales Mission & Objectives
• Set the operating and strategic vision and direction for the Company’s Trade Sales segment
• Develop competitive strategy and merchandising and marketing plans and materials

Business Development

• Meet or exceed the Company’s annual revenue growth plans and budgets for the Trade segment
• Leverage relationships with key accounts in existing markets to maintain and grow sales
• Identify target accounts in existing and new markets: Develop relationships and win new business
• Develop promotions, sales programs, merchandising materials, etc. to drive sales growth
• Use customer insight and feedback to understand and commercialize new opportunities
• Leverage technology and the internet to grow business
• Influence market and customer behavior and encourage customer collaboration with the Company
• Identify industry and market trends, measure customer needs and satisfaction

Profitability

• Meet or exceed the Company’s annual profitability goals and objectives for the Trade segment
• Develop and maintain pricing strategies and structures to leverage profitability with sales growth
• Leverage technology to improve productivity and provide cost savings to customers and the Company
• Leverage a mix of services and products to maximize average margins

Leadership and Management of Human Capital

• Lead and manage the recruiting efforts for top talent: Meet all staffing objectives
• Lead by example: Provide management and leadership for the segment
• Champion collaboration, information sharing and team alignment
• Establish and maintain employee training and development programs
• Promote the Company’s culture and standards: Be a leader in ethical behavior

Other Experience / Education / Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office productivity tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
• The ability to travel extensively to manage/train staff, visit customers and attend industry

Additional Information

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