What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Sales Manager position at Kenda Tires?
Americana Tire and Wheel, a division of American Kenda Rubber, is an innovative and progressive tire and wheel supplier to the trailer industry. We are a market leader in supplying tire and wheel assemblies to trailer manufacturers and distributors. We are looking for an experienced sales professional to service our Midwest region encompassing territory surrounding Kansas.
Position Summary
The Regional Sales Manager will oversee sales activities within a defined territory and manage customer requirements. This position will require the successful person to be customer-facing with key accounts, using honed personal selling skills and building long-term relationships. The position is anchored in owning and achieving the sales plan by gaining an extensive understanding of the customer’s requirements and aligning those needs to build sales revenue.
This position requires 30% - 40% travel to customer locations and tradeshows
Benefits
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Position Summary
The Regional Sales Manager will oversee sales activities within a defined territory and manage customer requirements. This position will require the successful person to be customer-facing with key accounts, using honed personal selling skills and building long-term relationships. The position is anchored in owning and achieving the sales plan by gaining an extensive understanding of the customer’s requirements and aligning those needs to build sales revenue.
This position requires 30% - 40% travel to customer locations and tradeshows
Benefits
- Generous Pay commensurate with experience and/or education plus commission
- Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, accident, critical care, and short-term & long-term disability insurance
- 401K retirement program with employer match
- Paid holidays, sick and vacation time
- Employee purchase pricing on auto, power sport, and bicycle tires
- Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field is required
- History of year-over-year territory growth exceeding plan
- At least three years of sales experience required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent sales and customer service skills with proven negotiation skills
- Knowledge of the tire industry
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with MS Office Applications, including CRM
- Create and implement a sales plan for targeting and growing respective territory
- Prepare and track the progress of monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales forecast
- Visit key accounts to strengthen the relationship and to identify new opportunities for growth
- Ability to clearly document and communicate customer needs to internal resources
- Identify new customers, products, and business opportunities in the marketplace
- Effectively communicate with the inside customer service team to meet customer needs
- Analyze and forecast business trends for anticipated growth
- Performs other duties as assigned
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