Role Description
In this role as District Sales Manager, you will be responsible for defining and managing the companyβs sales team, infrastructure, and go-to-market model to achieve our strategic, sales, and revenue goals as well as industry-leading customer satisfaction levels within the defined area and within the company.
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Manage the development, execution, and measurement of long and short-range sales and go-to-market planning, team, sales processes, and customer success.
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Develop the sales and operating plans and establish plans for maintaining the highest level of efficiency, integrity, service levels, quality, and accuracies within the sales and customer-focused functions to achieve company goals and strategies.
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Work with the sales leadership team, marketing team, and district sales team/area sales managers to formulate and execute sales, marketing, and customer success initiatives.
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Create and execute an ongoing strategic plan and process to effectively develop and manage your assigned area, driving growth and profitability.
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Establish relationships with key decision makers and influencers within your area of responsibility and among team members supporting bidadooβs customers.
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Own all customer commitments and agreements β their completeness and accuracy, compliance, timely execution, delivery of equipment, titles, liens, registrations, and other documentation, completion of repairs and make-ready, and the execution of all other contractual requirements.
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Serve as the lead in fostering a culture of clear direct communication within the area and throughout the company so that roles and responsibilities are understood, cross-function cooperation is encouraged, and team member engagement is maximized.
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Ensure all aspects of the sales process and customer lifecycle are carried out: complete appraisals, manage sales strategy and process, balance risk on opportunities including the consideration of longer-term implications, resolve/approve value debt issues and participate in the preparation and presentation of all large customer deals.
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Ensure the team is generating leads for both buyers and sellers and filling your regionβs sales pipeline with items for each weekly auction, marketplace, and other sales channels.
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Consult with customers on the valuation and sales estimates of machinery and equipment, driving the appraisal process and turnaround timeline.
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Train, coach, mentor, and lead the team to use tools to sell the bidadoo value and represent the company with bidadoo Pride, industry expertise, being a Trusted Advisor to our customers.
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Build buyer and seller value via auction day contact campaigns to drive buyer activities, develop relationships with the buyer pool, and deliver bidadoo pride.
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Hire, train, develop, and evaluate personnel. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations as well as safety procedures. Consult with Human Resources as appropriate.
Qualifications
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A minimum of 6 years of proven sales leadership experience, including managing remote outside/field sales teams.
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Experience with heavy equipment and machinery, such as construction equipment, agriculture equipment, trucks, or industrial equipment.
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Proven revenue attainment record through proactive lead generation and consultative selling techniques.
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The ability to plan strategically and accurately manage forecasts and budgets.
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Familiarity and experience with internet technologies and sales.
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Background in areas such as new and used equipment sales, equipment rental, business valuation and appraisal consulting, equipment auctions, etc.
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Experience with buying and/or selling over the internet would be beneficial.
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Strong people, partner, and team management experience.
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Experience with many internet technologies, including eBay, etc., useful, but not required.
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Attention to detail and somewhat mechanically inclined with relevant equipment.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills and a great team player.
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Proven management and team-building skills.
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Vertical expertise β helpful background includes heavy equipment, machinery, construction equipment rental, service and sales/marketing, auction sales, remarketing, etc.
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Self-motivated with skills and attitude to excel in a start-up/entrepreneurial/team-oriented environment.
Requirements
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A minimum of 6 years of proven sales leadership experience, including managing remote outside/field sales teams.
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Experience with heavy equipment and machinery, such as construction equipment, agriculture equipment, trucks, or industrial equipment.
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Proven revenue attainment record through proactive lead generation and consultative selling techniques.
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The ability to plan strategically and accurately manage forecasts and budgets.
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Familiarity and experience with internet technologies and sales.
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Background in areas such as new and used equipment sales, equipment rental, business valuation and appraisal consulting, equipment auctions, etc.
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Experience with buying and/or selling over the internet would be beneficial.
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Strong people, partner, and team management experience.
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Attention to detail and somewhat mechanically inclined with relevant equipment.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills and a great team player.
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Proven management and team-building skills.
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Self-motivated with skills and attitude to excel in a start-up/entrepreneurial/team-oriented environment.
Benefits
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Base Salary + Uncapped Commission β The more you sell, the more you earn. No ceiling on your commission potential.
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Company Vehicle + Fuel Card β Hit the road, meet customers, grow your territory, and focus on selling.
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Up to 60% Travel β Get out in the market, build relationships, uncover opportunities, and grow your book of business.
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Home Office β The flexibility to manage your territory and stay connected from your home base.
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Company iPhone β Stay connected with customers and your team wherever the road takes you.
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Company Laptop β Everything you need to prospect, manage your accounts, and close business.
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Medical, Dental & Vision β Comprehensive benefits to support you and your family.
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401(k) + Company Match β Build for your future while you build your business.
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Paid Vacation β Work hard, recharge, and come back ready to go.
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A Team That Has Your Back β Join a hardworking, entrepreneurial team that values integrity, relationships, accountability, and results.