Area Sales Manager

UGI Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is seeking a Territory Sales Manager to oversee all commercial activity in designated Territories. You will lead Territory Sales Managers, develop growth strategies, and drive retention and profitability through strong leadership and market insight.

The role emphasizes commission-based pay eligibility and requires a proven sales/marketing track record, with a focus on achieving targets and expanding customer relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of marketing and sales management experience in commercial sales.
• Familiarity with propane distribution industry (or similar) strongly desired.
• Individual must have successful sales and marketing track record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Territory Sales Managers across assigned Territories.
• Develop and execute commercial growth and retention strategies.
• Promote and monitor regional and national sales and marketing programs.
• Utilize CRM reports to communicate results and actions to teams.
• Collaborate with operations to enhance customer experience with high-value clients.

Skills

Sales leadership

CRM proficiency

Strategic planning

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

5+ years in sales management

Tools

CRM software

Job description

When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation’s premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.

Posting

Job Summary (Purpose):

The Territory Sales Manager reports to the Region Sales and Marketing Director (RSMD) and is responsible for all commercial business in assigned Territories. Analyzes the competitive environment and new business opportunities for each Territory to develop and promote profitable customer growth and retention strategies. Has direct management responsibility for Territory Sales Representatives and Senior Territory Sales Representatives. This job is commission pay eligible.

Key Characteristics:

• Established sales and marketing experience with effective leadership skills.
• Has a proven track record of sales and/or marketing success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sales Team Results Responsible for the leadership and development of all Territory Sales Managers within their Territories. This includes hiring, training, coaching, setting sales targets, evaluating performance, and terminations. Evaluates sales skills of each Territory Sales Manager and coaches for maximum effectiveness.
• Customer Growth Direct responsibility for the development and execution of commercial growth and retention strategies for assigned Territories. Develops and monitors territory sales and marketing plans. Responsible for promoting, implementing and monitoring regional and national sales and marketing programs.
• Communications Utilizes Sales Activity and Sales Performance reports generated from CRM to communicate results and actions required with Territory Sales Managers. Ensures Regional Sales & Marketing Director is informed of significant matters and takes corrective action or recommends alternative courses of action, as appropriate.
• Customer Relations Collaborates with the operating team where necessary to enhance the prospect/customer experience in building and maintaining relationships with high value customers.
• Business/Market Knowledge Understands operations and keeps current on the propane industry, customer demographics and the competitive environment in their assigned Territories in order to drive marketplace opportunities, mitigate risks and maximize total profit.
• Business Partner Territory Sales Manager partners with other business leads in NA, ACE, Wholesale, Legal and other departments in FSC to optimize commercial growth and profitability. Coaches their Territory Sales Managers to support the partnership.
• Documentation Ensures complete and accurate documentation for commissions or sales activity and performance reporting. Audits commission statements and manual submissions for accuracy and takes required action.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Position requires demonstrated sales, analytical, communication, and coaching skills.
• Must have good organizational skills with the ability to manage the sales process and maintain accurate minimum expectations within the CRM database.

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Business or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years marketing and sales management experience in commercial sales.
• Familiarity with propane distribution industry (or similar industry), distribution operations, sales operations, marketing, business analysis and financial profit and loss experience strongly desired.
• Individual must have successful sales and marketing track record.

AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.