Minnesota/North Dakota State Sales Manager

Dinges Fire Company; Grand Forks (ND); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinges Fire Company seeks a State Manager to lead sales efforts in North Dakota. This remote role requires a firefighter background, strong managerial skills, and the ability to build customer relationships. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and manage a team of 1099 sales representatives.

Benefits

Flexible work-from-home options

Qualifications

• Firefighter background required.
• Experience managing 1099 distributors and sales representatives.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales goals and team motivation.
• Travel weekly within the state and to fire shows.
• Provide excellent customer service to Fire Department Chiefs.

Skills

Adaptability

Customer Relationships

Managerial Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Skills

Job description

Dinges Fire State Manager Job Description

The Dinges Fire State Manager position is one of the most important roles within the company. We seek a dynamic, responsible, always-on team player who can crush sales goal expectations. The way the State Manager interacts with and motivates their team directly influences the growth of the State and Dinges Fire as a whole.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

1. Adaptability: This position requires a manager who understands the word ‘FLUID’. Dinges Fire is a growing company, and responsibilities may change rapidly. The ability to adapt and thrive amidst change is vital.
2. Firefighter Background: Must have a firefighter background and understand the needs of Fire Departments and EMS. We are Firefighters selling to Firefighters!
3. Travel: Weekly travel within the State is required, along with several trips annually to the Amboy home office and Fire Shows. Traveling with our sales team and fire departments is a key component of the role.
4. Remote Sales Position: This role is remote, requiring the ability to grow business independently without daily in-person management, and a dedicated home office space.
5. Customer Relationships: Work tirelessly to provide excellent customer service, aiming to personally connect with every Fire Department Chief and decision-maker in your State.
6. Personnel Management: Experience managing 1099 distributors and sales representatives is necessary. The role includes recruiting and onboarding 1099 sales reps to cover your assigned State departments fully.
7. Managerial and Communication Skills: Strong managerial skills and excellent oral and written communication are essential.
8. People Skills: The ideal candidate enjoys working in a team environment and possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
9. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and comfort with web-based sales programs and social media is required.
10. Location: Ideally, the State Manager resides in the State they are assigned to.

Flexible work-from-home options are available.