Territory Sales Manager

Daikin Comfort; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort is seeking an Area Sales Manager to plan, organize, and grow a profitable base of ~50 target and core dealers across the territory. You will sign up dealers, communicate product launches, programs and discounts, and maintain relationships to drive revenue and gross margin.

You will work with branch managers to expand sales, monitor competitors, and develop remedial action plans weekly to meet targets. Strong HVAC knowledge and CRM skills are required.

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record in B2B or dealer networks.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC products and market trends.
• Proficient with CRM systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, maintain, develop, and grow a base of ~50 target and core dealers.
• Target and sign-up dealers within territory.
• Build sales through communication with customers about new products, services, prices, programs and discounts.
• Maintain and improve sales revenue and gross margin.
• Maintain an accurate call history within the CRM system.
• Collaborate with branch managers to increase sales within branches.
• Develop remedial action plans to meet sales targets weekly.
• Be the channel expert on product features and guidelines.
• Ensure accounts have information on promotions, launches, billing, returns, etc.
• Periodically reach out to customers to determine satisfaction.
• Monitor competitive activity and trends within territory.
• Expand knowledge of company products and features.
• Follow work instructions and company policies.
• Perform additional projects to support business needs.

Skills

Sales strategy

HVAC knowledge

CRM

Relationship building

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Area Sales Manager

The Territory Sales Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, maintaining, developing, and growing a volume-driven and profitable base of target and core dealers while ensuring that each member of the dealer base is aware of the features and benefits of COD products and services.

Position Responsibilities May Include

• Plan, organize, maintain, develop, and grow a volume-driven and profitable base of approximately 50 target and core dealers.
• Target and sign-up dealers within assigned territory.
• Build sales through active communication with existing and potential customers about new product launches, services, supplies, prices, programs and discounts.
• Maintain and improve sales revenue and gross margin.
• Maintain an accurate call history within the CRM system.
• Collaborate with branch managers and their teams to increase sales within the assigned branches within territory.
• As required, develop remedial action plans to meet or exceed customer development and sales targets on a weekly basis.
• Be the channel expert on the features, benefits, product performance, and design guidelines for products sold.
• Ensure client accounts have all the information they require to maintain and exceed customer service expectations including policies and processes on promotions, new product launches, billing, returns, product changes etc.
• Periodically reach out to customers to determine satisfaction with the organization, products and services.
• Monitor competitive activity and trends within territory.
• Expand knowledge base of the company’s products and features.
• Understand and follow work instructions, operating procedures and company policies.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope

• Has working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific methods or operational processes.
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise.
• Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.
• Works with a moderate degree of supervision.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient sales ability with the ability to build and act on a robust sales plan.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; both verbal and written.
• Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office and internal systems like CRM, expense reporting, etc.
• Strong relationship building and customer service skills with the ability to generate new business through negotiating and carrying out a sales plan.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Ability to focus and high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and drawings/plans.
• Knowledge of HVAC products, services, customers and market trends.
• Demonstrates discernment and sound judgment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of sales experience preferably within the HVAC industry.

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• College degree preferred.

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reports To

• Area Sales Manager.

Pay Range: 85k plus commission

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.