Butler Supply is Hiring an Industrial Electrical Supplies - Division Sales Manager Near Fenton, MO
Position Title: Industrial Electrical Supplies - Division Sales Manager
The Company
A successful family-owned business that provides products for our customers they can get from any of our competitors. We are looking for individuals that make them want to buy from us! With 28 locations across Missouri, Illinois, & Kansas, we know our people are what make the difference! We offer a relaxed work environment, competitive salary and benefits, skill development, and advancement opportunities. We encourage our associates to create a fun, upbeat atmosphere that your customers, AND your co-workers, want to be a part of. Our company vision of Success, Together is achieved by working as a team to provide service that will exceed customer expectations, partnering with them to achieve their goals, ultimately contributing to mutual growth and success for all!
The Role:
The overall mission of this position is to build, drive, and support the growth and development of our Industrial Sales division, expanding our company footprint. Work closely with appropriate key contributors, i.e., Branch Managers, Sales personnel, Marketing, Purchasing, to develop sales strategies, identifying target accounts and market focus, product focus and availability. Build and maintain strong vendor relationships. Identify training needs and appropriate solutions for Sales Associates.
The Details:
Work with Managers and Sales personnel to cultivate and maintain key customer relationships. Develop strategies to develop and grow sales in local markets.
Work with purchasing to determine product needs; cultivating and solidifying strong vendor relations, leveraging them to effectively grow sales.
Ensure personnel needs are sufficient to provide product expertise and meet customer expectations. Assess and identify training gaps, determine and implement appropriate solutions.
Review and monitor sales and pricing reports, tracking targets and progress.
Provide overall guidance and direction to Managers and Salespersons in related sales and pricing.
Mentor and support Managers and Sales Associates in related sales planning and development, developing and maintaining strong customer and vendor relations.
Local traveling will be required.
Desired skills and abilities:
Background in distribution a plus.
Bachelor's degree a plus.
Strong product background/knowledge preferred.
Strong leadership abilities.
Strong business acumen.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Sales-minded; competitive spirit
Effective time management, organization skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Effective people skills in interactions with external and internal customers, owners, buyers, team members. Desired traits: Professionalism, integrity, tact, diplomacy, self-awareness.
Able to effectively juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
Capable of preserving confidential or sensitive information.
Proficient in technological resources to aid in effective presentation, follow-through and overall customer experience.
Benefits Offered:
Great work environment!
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