at Advantage Sales & Marketing in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Manager Sales
Job Locations
US-MO-St. Louis | US-MN-Blaine | US-KS-Kansas City | US-IL-Chicago | US-MI-Detroit | US-PA-Pittsburgh | US-NE-Omaha | US-IN-Indianapolis | US-OH-Cleveland
Primary Posting Location : City
St. Louis
Primary Posting Location : State/Province
MO
Primary Posting Location : Postal Code
63100
Primary Posting Location : Country
US
Requisition ID
2024-432531
Position Type
Full Time
Category
Sales (Professional)
Minimum
USD $100,000.00/Yr.
Maximum
USD $125,000.00/Yr.
Summary
Sales Manager
At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to be responsible for the overall sales management of assigned market(s). The position is also responsible for achieving the market's Profit and Loss ("P&L") targets, generating new business opportunities, and managing the business unit operations. It is a pivotal role in the management of the team members responsible for achieving client deliverables related to each client's budget and bonus objectives.
Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!
What we offer:
Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
401(k) with company match
Training and Career Development
Generous Paid Time-Off
Responsibilities:
Identify revenue opportunities and align business unit resources to gain those new revenue opportunities.
Work with the Business Development Managers to organize a business unit team to retain and grow all client relationships.
Work with all roles that have direct customer responsibility to build and nurture strong customer relationships at the mid-level of the organization; help sales associates establish a pattern of regular communication and business reviews to create "raving fans" of our customers.
Engage associates so that they are a part of the ongoing solution. Set and communicate clear expectations.
Manage talent to meet future business needs by identifying high potential(s) within the team, create and implement individual development plans for high potential(s).
Ability to anticipate future market changes so that resources can be adjusted accordingly.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; equivalent job-related experience in Sales and Marketing
5-7 years' work experience in sales, consumer packaged goods, and/or food brokerage organization or equivalent
3-5 years of successfully managing a P&L, budgeting and forecasting, and managing client expectations either personally or through a team
1-3 year's previous experience with managing direct reports
Ability to exude confidence with and gain the trust of clients and internal business partners and staff
Skillfully and effectively engages, motivates, and leads others
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary
The Sales Manager plays a pivotal role in the management of the team members. Responsible for the overall management of assigned market(s), achieving client deliverables related to each client's budget and bonus objectives, achieving the market's Profit and Loss ("P&L") targets, generating new business opportunities, and managing the business unit operations. Title of Sales Manager (vs. Director Sales) is awarded based on a combination of the market's volume, number of customers, associated complexity, and the market's strategic importance.
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Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC dba Advantage Solutions ("Advantage Solutions") is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, Advantage Solutions shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. Should you believe you need an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact Advantage Solutions Workplace Accommodation’s Dept. at 949-214-2525 or workplaceaccommodations@advantagesolutions.net.
