Area Sales Manager

Hogan; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

PTO upon hire

401K matching

Job summary

Hogan in Columbus, OH is seeking an Area Sales Manager (ASM) to lead sales and account management across a defined territory for our contractual product lines—full-service truck leasing and fleet contract maintenance. The ASM will mentor branch rental sales personnel and play an active role in managing performance of assigned branches.

As the Area Sales Manager, you will pursue and develop new contractual commercial clients through outside sales, build a strong prospect database, manage existing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential.
• 4+ years of sales experience with proven success.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Conduct needs assessments and deliver customized solutions.
• Develop relationships with client executives and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
• Manage and renew customer contracts and collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless client experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales/Marketing/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

From our headquarters in St. Louis to locations nationwide, we help driven professionals find career paths that promote growth. Join a team that is dedicated to investing in your success.

Benefits of Working at Hogan

Health Plan Options to Fit Every Family Size

Comprehensive healthcare plans designed to meet the needs of individuals and families of all sizes.

Coverage that helps keep your smile bright and your vision clear.

PTO Upon Hire

Enjoy paid time off from day one to support your work-life balance.

401K Matching Program

Build your future with our competitive retirement savings plan and employer match.

Grow with us through career development and promotion opportunities.

Pride in who we are and what we do. Dedication to customers and their needs. Striving to be the one people turn to for their transportation needs. Family - shops helping each other take care of the customer.

Julie | Hogan Employee

Our Culture in Action

With over 105 years of business experience and a family-oriented approach to managing relationships, we foster a culture of care, integrity and trust with our employees, customers and partners.

Join the Hogan team in Columbus, OH! The Area Sales Manager (ASM) is a senior sales & account management position responsible for the sales performance within an assigned sales territory for our contractual product lines – full-service truck leasing & fleet contract maintenance. In addition, this position assists in the mentoring & training of branch rental sales personnel. Furthermore, the Area Sales Manager may play an active role in managing the overall performance of assigned branches.

As the Area Sales Manager, you'll tenaciously pursue & develop new contractual commercial clients in an assigned sales territory through effective outside sales & marketing activity (including cold calling); develop an active prospect database; manage & cultivate existing accounts; facilitate our teamwork approach of delivering value & creative solutions to our clients; provide outstanding customer service; and execute the company’s sales & marketing strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, cold calling, and lead generation activities.
• Conduct in-depth customer needs assessments and deliver customized solutions.
• Develop positive business relationships within all levels of a client’s organization, including C level executives.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities to achieve sales goals.
• Track and report sales activity using CRM tools.
• Effectively problem-solve complex customer concerns.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by understanding client operations and providing ongoing support and recommendations.
• Manage and retain customer contract renewals.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activity.
• Work closely with internal departments, including operations, credit, and service, to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Accounting or equivalent working experience.
• 4+ years of sales experience with a proven track record of success.
• Industry or tangent industry sales experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• No required overnight travel (except for an occasional meeting at corporate HQ)
• A valid driver's license with no more than 2 moving violations and/or at fault accidents in the past 3 years.
• No drug or alcohol related conviction on your record in the past 3 years (i.e., DUI, DWI, reckless driving, using a cellular device, etc.)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.