Sales Manager - UniFirst

UniFirst; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Uncapped Commission

5-Star Trip for 2 for top performers

401K

Tutition Reimbursment

Profit Sharing

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

UniFirst in Lake Charles, Louisiana is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead local outside sales teams and drive the development of customers for life.

You will build and manage a high-performing group of Outside Sales Representatives in a local territory, pursuing new accounts and expanding existing relationships.

Qualifications

• 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 driver's 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.

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. 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.
• Achieve location’s new account sales quota.
• Maintain budgeted staffing levels
• Perform other sales related tasks and assists other Sales Managers or other Location’s Department Managers

Skills

Ethical

Resourceful

Persuasive

Competitive

Assertive

Optimistic

Confident

Self-Disciplined

Coachable

Hardworking

Education

4 year college degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sales Manager - UniFirst

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Job ID: 2603410

Overview

This is not just another "Sales Job." It's the start of your new Sales Career!

• Full-Time
• Travel: Local

Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision
• Uncapped Commission
• 5-Star Trip for 2 for top performers
• 401K
• Tutition Reimbursment
• Profit Sharing
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

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.

A Career with UniFirst Offers:

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.

Family Culture: Our unique family-like culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity: At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we know it takes many kinds of people to make us successful.

Responsibilities of the Sales Manager

• 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.
• Achieve location’s new account sales quota.
• Maintain budgeted staffing levels
• Perform other sales related tasks and assists other Sales Managers or other Location’s Department Managers

UniFirst offers the Benefits you need to excel as a Sales Manager:

• 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

• 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.

UniFirst is an equal employment employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] orcall to let us know the nature of your request.

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(800) 213-8979 (tel:[phone]) to let us know the nature of your request.

Skills & Traits

What makes a successful Outside Sales Representative at UniFirst? Check out the traits we're looking for and see if you have what it takes.

• Ethical 10
• Resourceful 10
• Persuasive 9
• Competitive 10
• Assertive 10
• Optimistic
• Confident
• Self-Disciplined
• Coachable
• Hardworking