District Manager II - Professional Audio (New England)

Yamaha Corporation of America; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401k with match

Performance-based bonus

Free music lessons

Flexible work schedule

Paid vacation and PTO

Job summary

Yamaha Corporation of America is seeking a territory sales professional to manage an New England region within the Pro Audio team. You will execute annual territory plans, represent Yamaha at trade shows, and drive sales targets across assigned accounts.

The role requires travel up to 75%, some nights/weekends, and residency in ME/NH/MA/RI/VT. Prior sales experience and CRM know-how are essential; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred and Tableau experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Candidate demonstrates successful selling and marketing techniques.
• Experience with CRM systems and data-driven sales.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% including some nights/weekends.
• Resident of New England region including ME, VT, NH, MA, or RI.
• Proven sales experience in retail/wholesale environments.
• Experience in the music/sound industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute territory sales plan and act as primary contact for accounts.
• Influence product placement within the assigned territory.
• Report market insights and competitive conditions and products.
• Assess and recommend training options for channel partners; provide direct training.
• Document territory sales cycle activity and budget usage.
• Facilitate demand-generating events and partner relationships.

Skills

Sales experience

Travel flexibility

New England resident

CRM systems

Retail/wholesale experience

Music industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

IF/THEN

Tableau

Job description

Description

Purpose of Role

Successfully execute annual territory sales plan while maintaining a long-term approach of relationship selling. Represent the company, products, brand at trade shows and other business events.

This position will manage a territory within the New England region supporting our Pro Audio Team. Therefore, candidates for this role must be located in one of the following locations: ME, VT, NH, MA, or RI.

Key Accountabilities Include

• Ensure individual sale targets are achieved for assigned territory
• Ensure effective use of corporate resources
• Deliver positive channel partner value
• Ensure positive customer sales

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Shape and execute territory sales plan; serve as primary contact for all matters of business, pertaining to the sales, planning, and marketing for assigned accounts
• Influence and execute the placement plan for Yamaha products within the assigned territory
• Report on market insights and competitive conditions and products
• Assess and recommend training options for channel partners within territory; provide direct training
• Document territory sales cycle activity
• Facilitate demand generating events and/or relationships within the territory

Core Behavioral Competencies

• Yamaha Way (Will, Integrity, Initiative, Challenge, Commitment)
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Plans and Aligns
• Collaborates
• Self-Development
• Situational Adaptability

Qualifications

Ideal

• Demonstrated success with selling and marketing techniques
• Experience with office productivity software
• Travel up to 75%; includes some nights and weekends
• Lives within territory (New England region)
• Proven sales experience
• Experience with CRM systems

Preferred

• 1+ years sales experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working in retail or wholesale environment
• Excel Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, If/Then
• Experience in the music/sound industry
• Tableau

Here’s What We'll Bring

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life-Insurance and 401k with match AND automatic contributions
• Performance based bonus program
• Robust employee wellness programs including free music lessons
• Generous Wellness reimbursement program
• Tobacco cessation reward program
• Private concerts from award winning artists
• Discounted hotel, travel, entertainment, and other attractions
• Employee product purchase program
• Flexible work schedule
• Vacation, sick-time and personal floating holidays
• Monthly events, for example -- Bring Your Dog to Work Day, Employee Singing Competitions, Spirit Week and other fun events
• Inclusive and passionate culture
• We foster a culture in which everyone feels welcomed, included, and valued; and recognize that diversity contributes to the success of Yamaha

Compensation

• The hiring range for this position is $80,000 - $98,000 annually + bonus. This is the hiring range and does not include the value of benefits. The hiring range does not reflect total earning potential over time.
• Final offers within the posted compensation range are based on qualifications, skills and experience required for the role.

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