What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dealer Sales Manager position at Haworth?
Join the Future of Workspace Innovation at Haworth
Are you ready to shape the future of how people work, live, and thrive? At Haworth, we're not just creating furniture - we're revolutionizing the way the world interacts with spaces. As a global pioneer in workspace design since 1948, we've been pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities for over seven decades.
We're looking for visionaries like you to help write the next chapter of our story.
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We are currently looking for a Dealer Sales Manager to join our team in Dallas, TX.
As a Dealer Sales Manager, you will:
Target dealer customers to grow Haworth's share of wallet and achieve market share. Build strategic partnerships to understand dealer's business, develop revenue growth strategies within their existing, target, and new accounts, and position Haworth as their most profitable line. Collaborate with dealers on business planning, and trains dealer personnel on Haworth solutions to boost Haworth product sales. Manages the sales pipeline to achieve quota and product mix objectives.
- Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with key dealer personnel (leadership, sales, designers, etc.), understanding their business and identifying opportunities for growth to meet objectives.
- Develop/execute business plans tailored relationship strategies per dealer sales rep to maximize wallet share and drive sales across assigned existing, target, and new opportunities.
- Collaborate with dealers on business development meetings, presentations, and negotiations to close sales and further long-term business relationships.
- Aligns with dealer goals and KPIs to deliver value, providing tools and insights for growth. Share strategies to help dealers boost revenue with Haworth solutions.
- Align with dealer on strategic plan for comprehensive education and training programs for all dealer personnel, covering Haworth products, research, and design point of view.
- Influence dealers to lead with Haworth, leverage Elevate training and showcase Essential products to boost sales and profitability.
- Effectively manages business plan, keeps information current on strategies, sales activities, and results for all assigned accounts, and new business opportunities. Effectively manages expenses per guidelines.
- May travel up to 80% to meet face to face with clients, influencers, and dealers.
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
- Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
- Performs other duties within scope as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Project Management, Marketing, Communications or equivalent.
- Education Equivalency:
- Associate's degree plus 2 years related experience or,
- High school diploma plus 4 years related experience.
Work Experience:
- 2 years of experience in consultative business-to-business, solution-based sales role with demonstrated track of developing new business and generating revenue to meet sales targets.
- Military Equivalency: https://www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military
Additionally:
- Ability to work in Dallas, TX without relocation assistance.
- Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Experience partnering with dealerships and understanding their sales and operating procedures.
- Contract office furniture or commercial interiors experience preferred.
- Experience in real estate, project management or architecture & design.
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Design your future with Haworth
Headquartered in Holland Michigan, Haworth is a family-owned global powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and sustainable design in the workspace interiors industry. Here, you'll have access to state-of-the-art resources, collaborate with cross-functional teams of passionate innovators, and experience a blend of global reach with personal growth opportunities. Whether you're developing new manufacturing processes, implementing smart factory solutions, or designing tomorrow's workspace solutions, you'll be empowered to make a lasting impact while growing your career.
We believe in the power of collaboration and strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. Your hard work, dedication, and talent are the foundation of our success and enable us to build meaningful connections with our customers and each other.
At Haworth, members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment:
- 20 Days Paid Time Off: Plus, the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
- Health Benefits: Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401k Match: Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match up to 7%.
- Insurance Coverage: Company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Volunteer Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Zero Waste to Landfill
As an EEO/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.