Sales Manager

Rexel France; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid vacation and sick time

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A leading electrical distributor in the United States seeks a Sales Manager to develop strategies and lead a sales team in Omaha, NE. The Sales Manager will be responsible for expanding the customer base and ensuring sales personnel have the necessary product expertise. Candidates should have 5+ years of sales experience, including sales leadership in B2B and electrical distribution, along with a Bachelor's degree. This role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401K.

Qualifications

• 5+ years sales experience.
• 2+ years of relevant sales experience.
• Demonstrated sales experience in electrical distribution or similar B2B industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the sales strategy for the area.
• Lead the Outside Sales team to achieve sales goals.
• Hire, train, and develop salespeople.

Skills

Sales management achievement

Excellent verbal and written communication

Customer focus

Organizational agility

Conflict management

Education

4 Year / Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a Sales Manager to join our Rexel team in Omaha, NE!

Summary:

The Sales Manager is responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in the assigned market. Staffs and directs a sales team and provides leadership toward the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values. Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area and contributes to the development of training and educational programs for clients and Sales personnel.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and implement the sales strategy for his/her area of focus; strategy should accommodate regional goals.
• Lead the Outside Sales team toward achieving the sales, customer development, product mix, and GP goals identified in the business planning process.
• Interface with customer’s purchasing, program management, planning, and technical functions to identify the customers’ needs and develop new client relationships.
• Hire, train, and develop salespeople to achieve highest level of sales effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure sales personnel have the base level of product or technical expertise to successfully execute the sales strategy through implementation of local training programs with internal sources, vendors and suppliers, or outside schools or training programs.
• Meet with key clients, assist sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiate and close deals.
• Track and measure the success of promotional programs and product launches against sales objectives.
• Prepare sales reports regularly to show volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion.
• Deliver sales presentations with sales representatives and help coordinate customer training.
• Represent company at trade association meetings to promote company and products.
• Serve as the liaison between sales department and other departments to ensure flawless execution and customer satisfaction.
• Educate sales personnel and customers about new and existing product offerings, including customer product training, proficiency with demo equipment, and target account identification with sales personnel.
• Create and use market analysis to determine customer needs, price schedules, discounts rates, recommend vendor partners, sales forecasting and evaluate the company’s competition to ensure a competitive advantage.
• Effectively utilize T&E expenditures to support our sales strategy and fall within compliance/budgeted guidelines.
• Utilize digital tools for analysis/insights to measure sales performance and for coaching to customer opportunities.
• Lead external digital strategy around connected customers and eSales.
• Lead supplier engagement initiatives with team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

What You'll Need

• 5+ years sales experience.
• 2+ years of relevant sales experience.
• 2+ years of sales leadership preferred.
• Maintenance experience with Industrial and Utility customers.
• Demonstrated sales experience and operational exposure in electrical distribution or similar B2B industry.
• Experience developing and implementing sales strategies.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated track record of sales management achievement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent at managing time, priorities, and expenses.
• Ability to establish good relationships and credibility with customers; ability to collaborate at all levels.
• Action oriented.
• Customer focus.
• Results driven.
• Organizational agility.
• Ability to build effective teams and develop direct reports and others.
• Conflict management.
• Business acumen.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Constantly – at least 51%.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Frequently – 21% to 50%.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co‑workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Frequently – 21% to 50%.

Weight and Force Demands:

• Up to 10 pounds - Frequently – 21% to 50%.
• Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%.

Working Environment:

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Occasionally – 20%.
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Occasionally – 20%.
• Travels to offsite locations - Constantly – at least 51%.

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401K with Employer Match.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness Programs.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• HSA Accounts.
• Commuter Transit Benefits.
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance.
• Employee Discount Programs.
• Professional Training & Development Programs.
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within.

Company Description:

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.