District Sales Manager - Texas First Rentals

Holt Co.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Co. is seeking a District Sales Manager to drive sales in a defined district and major geographic area. The role uses technical and customer knowledge to influence clients and translate needs into revenue, while contributing to marketing, planning and product development.

The position requires five years of relevant experience, a business-related degree preferred, and travel up to 50%. It emphasizes leadership, budgeting, and robust relationship management within the Texas First Rentals

Qualifications

• Five years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Driven and results oriented; business development, KPIs, and market expansion to meet corporate targets.

Responsibilities

• Hires, develops, evaluates, and influences productivity to ensure Legendary Customer Service.
• Models and reinforces Values Based Leadership tools, processes, and alignment with Vision/Values/Mission.
• Develops and implements strategic sales plans to meet corporate goals.
• Directs sales forecasting and sets performance goals.

Skills

Sales leadership

Account management

Forecasting

Customer relationship

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

The District Sales Manager is responsible for the sales of the organization's products in a specified district or major geographical area. This position sells the Company's products and services using technical, organizational, and customer knowledge to influence customers and assist them in applying the products/services to their needs resulting in revenue generation; in addition, the position provides input and participates in the marketing, market planning and technical development of products and services.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis:

1. Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values;
2. Collaborate with key internal/external resources;
3. Participate in ongoing self-development.

Department: Texas First Rentals (TFR)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: TFR - South Austin

Address: 6005 S 183 Hwy NB, Austin, Texas, 78744

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Workplace type: Onsite

Reporting To: Vincent Templin

Essential Functions

• Hires, develops, evaluates, and influences effective and consistent productivity and teamwork to ensure the delivery of Legendary Customer Service (LCS)
• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT's Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Develops and implements strategic sales plans to accommodate corporate goals
• Directs sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly
• Reviews market analyses to determine customer needs, price schedules, and discount rates
• Advises dealers and clients concerning sales and advertising techniques
• Assigns sales territory to sales representatives
• Analyzes sales statistics to formulate policy and assist dealers in promoting sales
• Represents company at trade association meetings to promote product
• Delivers sales presentations to key clients in coordination with sales representatives
• Meets with key clients, assisting sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals
• Coordinates liaison between sales department and other sales related units
• Analyzes and controls expenditures of district to conform to budgetary requirements
• Prepares periodic sales report showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion
• Monitors and evaluates the activities and products of the competition
• Recommends or approves budget, expenditures, and appropriations for research and development work
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong technical aptitude and understanding of construction equipment and rental industry
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Exceptional customer service and relationship building skills; customer retention
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent formal presentation skills before both small and large groups
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to engage with vendors, own staff, and corporate executives to exchange information, influence and persuade
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to coach and mentor less senior sales staff
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel within the organization and customer operations
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division quickly and accurately
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Five years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred
• Driven and results oriented; business development, KPIs, and market expansion to meet corporate targets

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position directs and manages the Texas First sales team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and development; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Travel:

• Up to 50% travel
• Valid driver's license

Physical Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job duties and responsibilities
• This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally, occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc.
• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

Work Environment:

• Working conditions are primarily indoors in a professional office environment
• Occasionally works outdoors with possible exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, flammable liquids, high noise areas, dust, and unfavorable fumes and vapors
• Frequently works at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions

Disclaimer: Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

About Texas First Rentals

Texas First Rentals is a statewide team of equipment pros backed by the HOLT family of companies. We help contractors, facility managers, and industrial crews keep work moving - with the right machines, delivered on time, and supported by people who know Texas jobsites inside and out.

Our roots run deep in this state's building traditions, and our promise is simple: make it easy to do good work.