Sales Marketing Manager

We are now employee owned! Finstad’s Carpet One is a full-service flooring retailer and contractor serving the Greater Helena area for over 75 years. As an employee-owned and operated business, we take pride in our superior customer service and professional staff. Because we belong to the largest floor covering cooperative in the world, Carpet One Floor & Home, our company offers the very best flooring products with only the most qualified installers. Come join our team and thrive with us.

Position: Sales & Marketing Manager

The Sales & Marketing Manager will oversee and lead the activities of the Sales Department and assist Operations Manager and President in strategic company initiatives. This is a Sales Manager focused role first with marketing duties as a secondary.

Responsibilities:

• Hire and train sales staff, organize and oversee the schedules, and performance of sales staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Provide leadership and support to the sales team, motivate, and encourage sales team to ensure goals are met.
• Review and analyze sales and operational records and reports; using data to project sales, determine profitability and targets, and identify potential new markets.
• Identify and analyze customer preferences to properly direct sales efforts.
• Consult with potential customers to understand their needs; identify and suggests equipment, products, or services that will meet those needs.
• Resolve customer complaints, staffing problems, and other issues that may interfere with efficient sales operations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop sales quotas and strategies.
• Prepares sales budget; monitors and approves expenses.
• Acts as company representative at trade association meetings.
• Co-ordinate and manage all marketing aspects with President for marketing plan, regional and national sales etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or related field, OR comparable record of sales leadership experience required.
• 5 years of Sales management experience, background in flooring, construction or building industry preferred.
• Experience in government contracting and procurement a plus.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills with proven negotiation skills.
• Strong supervisory and empathetic leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office programs and a willingness to learn our operating systems.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with 3% match
• Health/Dental/Vision
• Observed Holidays
• Paid time off
• Equity in Finstads
• Dividends | Distributions
• Bonus Eligible