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Kimball International

Market Sales Manager- Houston, TX

Kimball International, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Position Market Sales Manager – Houston, TX (Kimball International)

Overview Join to apply for the Market Sales Manager role at Kimball International. The ideal candidate would be located in the Houston, TX market and support this territory.

Role Description The Market Sales Manager has responsibility for a specific geographic territory, focused on Distribution Partners, A&D firms, and end users, resulting in the achievement of profitable quota attainment. This position reports to the Regional Sales Director.

Responsibilities

Manage the territory through developing, implementing and managing business strategies that align with the company’s sales programs and strategies.

Develop, manage, and review territory business plans that will result in meeting and exceeding the territory sales quota.

Effectively develop, manage, and evaluate territory distribution grid on an ongoing basis.

Develop and communicate plans to support company target markets (including vertical markets).

Understand day-to-day business as well as project business while developing strategies to grow.

Build and maintain relationships with appropriate customers including distribution partners, A&D community as well as end users to support the territory sales goals.

Gain proficient knowledge and use of all business support materials (i.e. all available reports surrounding dealers, dealer sales reps, products, vertical markets, etc) as well as other technical support products critical to tracking and forecasting sales and developing sales tactics and strategies to address opportunities.

Learn and apply knowledge of company products and marketing programs throughout daily business practice.

Train and motivate dealer salespeople and management.

Learn and apply sales negotiation and business planning knowledge throughout daily operations to support a business consulting role to customers within the marketplace.

Exercise initiative and creativity in the selling and marketing of Workplace ancillary products and programs.

Work to promote a cohesive relationship with team members and internal support staff.

Proven history or ability to demonstrate safe / responsible behavior, and a positive performance record (including attendance)

Maintain SalesForce(CRM) for accurate forecasting and opportunity tracking/maintenance.

Use Salesforce (CRM) to develop, maintain and track target contact and account activities to help drive sales goals achievement.

Skills to Perform This Role Interpersonal Skills

Support team interaction

Strive for personal excellence with individual contribution to team results

Passionate, dedicated, reliable, insightful & genuine

Communication Skills

Demonstrate strong and consistent communication skills with Workplace team, customers, distribution partners and A&D firms

Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills

Effectively handle conflict and support company-wide programs and policies.

Leadership Skills

Strong leadership skills

Business Skills

Demonstrate expertise in strategic and tactical opportunity planning and execution

Proven track record in developing and executing product sales

Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task

Time Management

Technical Skills

Utilize product knowledge and persuasive selling skills to drive product sales.

Effective and appropriate use of technology tools, including Microsoft applications and Salesforce.

Educational

5+ years experience in related field; industry experience preferred

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full-time

Job function Sales and Business Development

Industries Office Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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