Branch Sales Manager
$55,000–$65,000 year
On-siteLexington, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Develop account sales plans and approaches for a minimum of 30 target accounts while identifying prospects to secure new business through calls, competitive analysis, and presentations. Conduct prospect, active, and inactive account sales calls independently or with branch staff to shorten the sales cycle and achieve profit results consistent with forecasts. Analyze prospect requirements to apply product solutions, establish business community contacts, and record all activity in the Company database. Respond quickly to customer inquiries and complete required activity reports to ensure successful company operations.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous business development experience
- At least 3 years proven outside direct sales
- Ability to understand and accurately apply a fast-paced, highly competitive, deadline- basic math skills oriented environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet
- Ability to travel to various locations (e.g., customer sites, other company offices)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to all clients
- Ability to advise, counsel, guide and influence the opinions and decisions of other
- Familiarity with the surrounding area
Desired Qualifications
- Self-motivated with exhibited sense of urgency in all sales and service related activity
- Strong leadership skills, initiative and needed creativity with the ability to identify and convey successful techniques
- Ability to work with other team members as well as independently
- Ability to shift back and forth between two or more tasks
- Cooperative, team-oriented, patient, calm under pressure
- Ability to produce results within an autonomous environment, within company guidelines and have the flexibility to identify and respond to changes in priorities
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