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Market Sales Manager- Chicago, IL - Kimball International
Description
Role Description:
The Market Sales Manager has responsibility for the Chicago/N. IN territory, focused on Distribution Partners, A&D firms, and end users resulting in the achievement of profitable quota attainment.
This position reports to the Regional Sales Director.
Responsibilities:
Manage the territory through developing, implementing and managing business strategies that align with the company's sales programs and strategies.
Develop, manage, and review territory business plans that will result in the meeting and exceeding of the territory sales quota.
Develop and communicate plans to support company target markets (including vertical markets).
Understand day-to-day business as well as project business while developing strategies to grow.
Build and maintain relationships with appropriate customers including distribution partners, A&D community as well as end users to support the territory sales goals.
Learn and apply knowledge of company products and marketing programs throughout daily business practice.
Train and motivate dealer salespeople and management.
Learn and apply sales negotiation and business planning knowledge throughout daily operations to support a business consulting role to customers within the marketplace.
Work to promote a cohesive relationship with team members and internal support staff.
Proven history or ability to demonstrate safe / responsible behavior, and a positive performance record (including attendance)
Maintain SalesForce(CRM) for accurate forecasting
Skills to Perform This Role:
Interpersonal Skills
Support team interaction
Energetic, self-starter
Strive for personal excellence with individual contribution to team results
Passionate, dedicated, reliable, insightful & genuine
People person, upbeat & positive outlook
Communication Skills
Demonstrate strong and consistent communication skills with Workplace team, customers, distribution partners and A&D firms
Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills
Effective listening skills
Effectively handle conflict and support companywide programs and policies.
Leadership Skills
Strong leadership skills
Strong relationship building, interpersonal skills & management skills
Business Skills
Demonstrate expertise in strategic and tactical opportunity planning and execution
Effective project management skills
Proven track record in developing and executing product sales
Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task
Time Management
Strong negotiation skills
Technical Skills
Utilize product knowledge and persuasive selling skills to drive product sales.
Effective and appropriate use of technology tools, including Microsoft applications and Salesforce
Educational
Undergraduate degree preferred
5 plus year experience in related field; industry experience preferred
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