Area Sales Manager

Culligan-Ultrapure,-Inc; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Great 401k matching

Employee referral program

Job summary

Culligan Ultrapure, a leader in water treatment, seeks an Area Sales Manager to drive budgeted sales in the assigned region while delivering superior customer service. You will lead a team of Household Sales Representatives across Minnesota, hire/train reps, coach via ride-alongs, and craft marketing plans to boost leads and market share.

The role requires 5+ years in sales (residential preferred), a BS in Sales/Marketing is preferred, and the ability to travel extensively within the state.

Qualifications

• BS degree preferred with emphasis in Sales or Marketing.
• Residential sales experience is preferred.
• Excellent time management, telephone, and presentation skills.
• Ability to obtain Culligan Sales License within 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Hire and train new sales team members.
• Conduct regular ride-alongs to coach and provide feedback.
• Develop marketing strategies to drive leads and increase market share.
• Oversee Household Sales Representatives across Minnesota and travel to locations.

Skills

Time management

Telephone skills

Presentation skills

Community involvement

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales or Marketing

Job description

What You'll Do:

The Area Sales Manager is responsible for achieving budgeted sales goals within the assigned region while ensuring a consistently high level of customer service that exceeds expectations. This role oversees and supports a team of sales representatives who offer a range of water treatment solutions, including water softeners and healthy drinking water systems. Key responsibilities include hiring and training new sales team members, conducting regular ride-a longs to provide coaching and performance feedback, and developing marketing strategies to drive lead generation and increase market share. The Area Sales Manager also creates targeted action plans for sales representatives requiring additional guidance to meet performance standards.

This position will oversee our Household Sales Representatives in Owatonna, Waseca, St. Peter, Albert Lea, Austin, Benson, Montevideo, and Northfield, Minnesota and requires travel to these locations.

Why Culligan Ultrapure:

We are passionate about caring for employees and our customers. The Area Sales Manager position at Culligan Ultrapure is a career position that offers a lot of variety and interesting work. We provide an excellent environment to learn, grow, and interact with a variety of great people on a daily basis. We will provide you with the training and tools that you will need to be successful.

Culligan is an established leader in the water treatment industry and has been providing problem water solutions for over 88 years. When you come to work with us you are becoming part of a team who are customer focused and committed to improving the lives of people in the community through providing them with great quality water.

What We're Looking For:

• BS degree preferred with an emphasis in Sales or Marketing along with 5+ year of sales experience (relevant experience will be considered in place of degree)


• Proven track record of residential sales experience is preferred.


• Community involvement.


• Excellent time management, telephone, and presentation skills.


• Ability to work unsupervised.


• Ability to obtain Culligan Sales License within 90-days of employment.


• Valid driver's license

The Perks of Working with Us:

• Competitive pay with excellent benefits


• Health, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy


• Generous PTO and paid holidays to help you recharge


• Great 401k matching to help you plan for the future


• Employee referral program and customer referral bonus program - because we believe great people know other great people


• Education assistance to help you grow personally and professionally


• Flexible 5-day work week: Work Monday through Thursday (9-hour days) and enjoy your Friday afternoons off!


• This is a base + monthly bonus position. The expected total annual compensation for this role ranges from $110,000 to $140,000, depending on individual performance. This compensation plan is designed to offer strong income potential for motivated, high-performing individuals. Actual Earnings: Actual compensation may vary based on sales performance

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