Minnesota/North Dakota State Sales Manager

Dinges Fire Company; Marshall (MN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinges Fire Company is seeking a State Manager to lead sales efforts across Minnesota. This remote position requires a firefighter background and strong customer service skills to establish relationships with fire departments. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, managing a team of sales representatives and adapting to changing responsibilities.

Benefits

Flexible work-from-home options

Qualifications

• Firefighter background required.
• Experience managing 1099 distributors and sales representatives.
• Strong managerial and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales across the state.
• Build relationships with fire departments.
• Recruit and onboard new sales representatives.

Skills

Customer Service

People Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Technical Skills

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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, and proactive team player who can exceed sales goals. The way the State Manager interacts with and motivates their team directly impacts the growth of the state and Dinges Fire as a whole.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

1. Adaptability: This role requires a manager who understands the concept of being 'FLUID'. Dinges Fire is a growing company, and responsibilities may change rapidly. The ability to adapt and thrive amid change is vital.
2. Firefighter Background: Must have a firefighter background and a thorough understanding of Fire Department and EMS needs. We are Firefighters selling to Firefighters!
3. Travel: The position involves weekly travel within the state, attending meetings at the Amboy home office several times a year, and participating in fire shows as needed. Building relationships with fire departments and our sales team across the state is crucial.
4. Remote Sales Role: This is a remote position requiring the ability to grow the business independently without daily in-person management. Home office setup is necessary.
5. Customer Service: The goal is for every Fire Department Chief and decision-maker in the state to know you personally. This requires tireless effort and excellent customer service skills.
6. Personnel Management: Experience managing 1099 distributors and sales representatives is required, including recruiting and onboarding new 1099 sales reps to cover your assigned departments fully.
7. Managerial and Communication Skills: Strong managerial skills, along with excellent oral and written communication, are essential.
8. People Skills and Teamwork: The ideal candidate enjoys working with people and thrives in a team environment.
9. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with web-based sales programs and social media is required.
10. Location: Ideally, the State Manager resides within the assigned state.

Flexible work-from-home options are available.