Territory Sales Manager
PetroChoice
- Elgin, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Sales Strategy Development: Create and implement effective sales strategies tailored to the specific needs and dynamics of the assigned territory.
- Market Research: Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitor activities, ensuring informed decision-making.
- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.
- Lead Generation: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the territory through networking, referrals, and targeted outreach.
- Sales Presentations: Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients.
- Negotiation and Closing: Negotiate contracts and agreements, ensuring favorable terms for both the company and the customer.
- Sales Forecasting: Prepare accurate sales forecasts and reports, analyzing data to track performance against targets and adjust strategies as needed.
- Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with marketing, customer service, and product teams to ensure alignment and support for sales initiatives.
- Customer Feedback: Gather and relay customer feedback to relevant teams to inform product development and improve service offerings.
- Training and Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior sales team members, fostering a collaborative environment and sharing best practices.
- Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions.
- Customer Service - manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; meets commitments.
- Interpersonal - focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills.
- Written Communication – demonstrates proficiency in writing clear and concise proposals and technical documents.
- Business Acumen - understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.
- Technical knowledge – demonstrates technical proficiency within industry segment; continually develops skills and competencies necessary to fulfill job requirements.
- Diversity - shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
- Ethics - treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
- Dependability - takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
- Initiative - takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
- Judgment - displays willingness to make timely decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
- Motivation - demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals; demonstrates a passion for the business.
- Professionalism - approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions.
- Industry Experience: Strong past/present experience within finished lubricant and/or like-industry will provide valuable insights into market dynamics and customer needs.
- Sales Experience: Proven track record of 3-5 years in sales, with experience in territory management and a strong understanding of B2B sales processes.
- Territory Knowledge: Familiarity with the specific market dynamics and customer segments within the assigned territory, including regional trends and competitor analysis.
- Relationship Management: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and execute territory-specific sales strategies that align with overall business objectives and drive revenue growth.
- Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills to close deals effectively while ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term relationships.
- Self-Motivation: Highly motivated with a results-driven mindset, capable of working independently and managing time effectively.
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing sales data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and adjust strategies accordingly.
- CRM Proficiency: Experience with CRM software to track sales activities, manage customer relationships, and report on performance.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and customer service, to enhance sales efforts and customer experiences.