Role Description
Cerrowire is seeking a dynamic and strategic Sales Director for the East. This is a remote position which will require up to 60% travel. The Sales Director will maintain existing and grow new relationships with customers in the electrical distribution channel within a specified geography or account base.
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Manage E.D. accounts for performance and profitability.
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Anticipate customer needs and proactively address those needs.
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Identify growth opportunities within accounts via most effective product placement and promotional opportunities.
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Maintain pricing changes as related to product categories and agreed upon price change levels.
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Work with Data Analyst to review sales, trends, and opportunities.
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Monthly reporting requested from customers, including but not limited to Fill Rate Reports, Shipments & Tracking vs. Goals for quarterly or annual rebate.
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Process and issue quotations based upon desired company results.
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Manage Manufacturer’s Representatives (Reps) in specified territory including budgeting, sales vs. plan, pricing strategy, support customer events, contractor engagement, etc.
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Plan and participate in industry events such as trade shows, conferences, customer events, etc.
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Host customers for Cerrowire plant tours to showcase the company’s abilities, people, value, and culture.
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Coordinate efforts and communicate with Technical Sales and Innovation team personnel in support of company’s contractor-facing strategy.
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Develop and maintain relationships with customers which encourage strong communication, information sharing, and delivery of desired outcome.
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Other Duties as assigned by Manager.
Qualifications
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Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
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Ability to work without direct supervision.
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Advanced computer experience (Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Access / Excel / Outlook / PowerPoint / Windows / Word/ PowerBI or similar reporting tools).
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Demonstrated analytical skills and organizational skills.
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Proven attention to detail.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of employees (both inside and outside the company).
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Position will be located remotely.
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A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Electrical Distribution channel is required.
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Demonstrated trust and integrity, high ethical standards, interpersonal competence and the ability to prevent, reduce and resolve conflict.
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Able to manage multiple priorities and generate results in a fast-paced environment.
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Demonstrated team and leadership skills: decision making, analytical, team building and organization skills.
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Ability to travel at least 60% within, and occasionally outside the assigned territory.
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Preferably located in CST or EST for ease of regular travel to locations in the East Territory.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree in business related major (preferred).
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Experience working for an electrical manufacturer, distributor, or electrical product manufacturer’s representative (preferred).
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Established relationships with distributors and contractors within the territory (preferred).
Benefits
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Medical.
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Dental.
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Vision.
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Life Insurance.
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Spouse and Child Life Insurance.
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Tuition Reimbursement.
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Child Scholarship.
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401k/Roth with Company Match.
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Company Discounts: Travel Services, Technology, Cell Phone Service, Concert Tickets, Amusement Parks, and much more.
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Additional Benefits Not Listed.
Company Description
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.