Director Area Sales

at GEODIS in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Director Area Sales
The Director Area Sales is responsible for managing a variety of general office activities for assigned groups.
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ABOUT THE TEAM:
AtGEODIS, we don't just move goods through the supply chain, we are passionate about helping you move your career to the next level. As a company, our emphasis on excellence has made us a global supply chain leader, committed to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. We could not do this without our people, ourGEODIANS, and a culture of transparency, inclusion, trust, and respect.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The points below highlight theDirector Area Salesduties:
Manages, coaches, and develops a transactional sales team, including inside and outside sales
Manages Sales Coordinator in processing quotes, documents, implementation etc. of
transactional sales
Assists in recruiting and developing future sales candidates
Creates quality reporting to show sales penetration by market segment and territory
Trains sales team to sell in a multi-modal environment
Oversees commercial P&L responsibilities
Coordinates with marketing plan including brand recognition and expansion, internet sales penetration, print material, coop marketing with manufactures, and sales plan execution
Oversees negotiation and management of sales agreements
Travels as needed
Other Duties as required and assigned
Experience
Minimum 4 years experience in Sales - multimodal transportation
Minimum 3 years experience in Sales Management
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to develop close customer relationships
Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The incumbent is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and temperate climate conditions.

Disclaimer
1. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
2. Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered "Essential Functions" and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform "Essential Functions" of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the "Essential Functions".

OHL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.