What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Manager position at Blake & Pendleton Inc.?
Job Type: Full Time
Description
We are currently seeking an Area Manager for our Chattanooga, TN, region. The primary function of this position is to develop and manage an existing large customer base and provide technical solutions in partnership with the Service Department.
Responsibilities (include But Not Limited To)
- Manage the business development activities of a dedicated strategic territory
- Develop and execute strategies for new business
- Anticipate uncertainty, manage risk, embrace change, and drive good decision-making throughout the Area Manager function
- Identify customers’ new and existing needs, develop, and present strategic proposals
- Make presentations to key decision-makers, effectively selling the company’s capabilities and credentials
- Grow new and existing accounts to full potential as well as generate maximum revenue on a long-term basis
Requirements:
The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, business, communications or another related field
- Five (5) Years of Compressed Air industry experience is preferred
- An undergraduate degree is preferred
- Successful direct sales experience, preferably in the industrial supply chain business
- Excellent organizational, oral & written communication skills
- Willing to research and identify target prospects & business needs
- Disciplined work ethic driven by passion toward accountability and achievement
- Computer skills with proficiency in a Windows-based environment
- Must have team teamwork attitude
- Detail oriented
- Able to work independently and as a team player
- Organized, able to multitask
- Self-starter in a high-paced work environment
- Work within established procedures and meet deadlines
BENEFITS:
Blake & Pendleton offers a comprehensive benefit package:
- Medical (with option for spending accounts)
- VOL Dental
- VOL Vision
- VOL Life and Dependent Life
- 401k (with a match)
- VOL GAP (hospital, critical illness, and accident coverages)
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Time
Note: Wages are competitive and commensurate with skill and experience