Sales Manager

UniFirst Corporation; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career Mobility

Technology tools

Vehicle mileage reimbursement

CRMs and sales tools

401k and profit sharing

Health and life insurance

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

UniFirst Corporation is seeking a Sales Manager to lead and develop an Outside Sales team in Eugene, Oregon. You will be responsible for building and executing a comprehensive sales plan, coaching representatives, and driving growth for assigned accounts.

The role emphasizes training, performance evaluation, and collaboration with location managers. A four-year degree and several years in B2B sales plus sales management are preferred, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual Sales Plan and submit Quarterly goals with monthly updates on progress to General Manager and other designated recipients.
• Coach and manage salespeople in maintaining contact and gaining appointments with assigned accounts.
• Accompany Sales Representatives on sales calls to observe skills and techniques and assist in developing action plans for skill improvement.
• Conduct product knowledge and selling skills training at each weekly sales meeting.
• Conduct formal weekly evaluation of overall sales performance and effectiveness of each Sales Representative.
• Perform other sales related tasks and assists other Sales Managers or other Location’s Department Managers

Education

4 year college degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

As a Sales Manager you’ll be on the front line of our goal to find and develop customers for life in your protected territory. Through a strong work ethic and enthusiastic attitude, you will be responsible for building, developing, and leading your team of professional Outside Sales Representatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and implement annual Sales Plan and submit Quarterly goals with monthly updates on progress to General Manager and other designated recipients.
• Coach and manage salespeople in maintaining contact and gaining appointments with assigned accounts. Becomes personally responsible for Target Accounts at times there is no salesperson in a territory.
• Accompany Sales Representatives on sales calls to observe skills and techniques and assist in developing action plans for skill improvement.
• Conduct product knowledge and selling skills training at each weekly sales meeting.
• Conduct formal weekly evaluation of overall sales performance and effectiveness of each Sales Representative. If necessary, assists/guides the Sales Representative in developing plans and strategies to achieve sales goals.
• Perform other sales related tasks and assists other Sales Managers or other Location’s Department Managers

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Training: With the most in-depth training platform in the industry, our employees get top quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.
• Career Mobility: We’re a growing company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth. Some companies like to promote from within, we love to!
• Technology: UniFirst’s many cutting edge sales tools and innovative programs are designed with one purpose in mind – to help you succeed.
• Vehicle Mileage and cell phone reimbursement
• Cutting edge sales tools, including a data management device with CRM software
• Full range of benefits including 401k and profit sharing, health and life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), disability coverage, vacation, sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 30% employee discounts, and more

Qualifications

What You Bring to UniFirst

• 4 year college degree preferred.
• 3 or more years of successful business-to-business new account sales and with 2 additional years in sales management preferred.
• Valid non-commercial drivers license and safe driving record
• Individuals who drive their personal vehicles for business purposes will be required to comply with minimum auto insurance requirements per UniFirst's standards
• General computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Word and Excel.

Company Overview

UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion dollar garment services industry. We currently employ 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our outside sales team.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

If you require an accommodation during any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or through our EthicsFirst portal at UniFirst.ethicspoint.com. You may also call the EthicsFirst Hotline at [phone] to let us know the nature of your request.