Project Manager - Middleton, WI, United States - Springs Window Fashions

Description

Springs Window Fashions has been part of the window treatments industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have over 8,000 associates and 18 locations worldwide.

Our products are available in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms and showcased in large commercial buildings.

Our company is privately owned with products marketed across a broad portfolio of brands including Bali, Graber, SunSetter, and Mecho.

The dealer team is a dynamic team of sales and channel marketing professionals with a history of growing sales profitably and building meaningful long-term customer relationships.

This position will be responsible to manage and execute all customer facing conventions and conferences, including training and incentive travel programs.

Supported by a dedicated channel marketing team as well as sales and sales operations, the Sales Project Manager position represents a unique opportunity to engage with key customers and help take this business to the next level.

The primary mission of the Sales Project Manager is to own and execute all customer facing conventions and conferences, including the training and incentive travel programs exclusive to the dealer channel.

The Sales Project Manager will also be responsible for coordination and execution of all regional training programs.

As a result, the Sales Project Manager will be required to build and maintain good working relationships with key contacts internally as well as key contacts externally with our customers and incentive travel partners.

The primary objective of this role is to grow sales and profits year over year by executing meaningful conventions, conferences and training programs that engage and educate our dealers.

Of equal importance is building and maintain a strong relationship with key customers.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and collaborative in nature, developing close relationships with our team of dedicated marketers, sales, and sales operations.

Manage and lead the execution of all customer-facing conventions, conferences, regional and national training programs, including the preparation coordination of the appropriate displays
Manage and lead the execution of all dealer channel incentive travel programs and be responsible for working with our third-party travel provider to ensure flawless execution
Understand and be responsible to manage and meet the budget for each program
Collaborate and coordinate with Sales, Sales Operations, Channel Marketing, Merchandising and Product Management and Training departments to coordinate the appropriate displays for each program or event
Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers and National Account Managers to drive and execute all regional and national training programs
A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in marketing or business
5+ years of professional project management experience is required
Ability to travel up to 15% required, including attending annual sales meetings
Must have the skills to manage a budget effectively.

Project Management:
Must be organized and detail oriented. Must be able to use project management software to successfully manage all aspects of an event.
Drive Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
Consumer/Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutions