Rexel France
We are looking for a Sales Manager to join our Rexel team in Naperville, IL!
Summary:
The Sales Manager is responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in assigned market. Staffs and directs a sales team and provides leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values. Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area and contributes to the development of training and educational programs for clients and Sales personnel.
What You’ll Do
Develop and implement the sales strategy for his/her area of focus; strategy should accommodate regional goals
Lead the Outside Sales team towards achieving the sales, customer development, product mix, and GP goals identified in the business planning process
Interface with customer’s purchasing, program management, planning, and technical functions to identify the customers’ needs and develop new client relationships
Hire, train, and develop salespeople to achieve highest level of sales effectiveness and customer satisfaction
Ensure sales personnel have the base level of product or technical expertise to successfully execute the sales strategy through implementation of local training programs with internal sources, vendors and suppliers, or outside schools or training programs
Meet with key clients, assist sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiate and close deals
Track and measure the success of promotional programs and product launches against sales objectives
Prepare sales reports regularly to show volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion
Deliver sales presentations with sales representatives and help coordinate customer training
Represent company at trade association meetings to promote company and products
Serve as the liaison between sales department and other departments to ensure flawless execution and customer satisfaction
Educate sales personnel and customers about new and existing product offerings, including customer product training, proficiency with demo equipment, and target account identification with sales personnel
Create and use market analysis to determine customer needs, price schedules, discounts rates, recommend vendor partners, sales forecasting and evaluate the company’s competition to ensure a competitive advantage
Effectively utilize T&E expenditures to support our sales strategy and fall within compliance/budgeted guidelines
Utilize digital tools for analysis/insights to measure sales performance and for coaching to customer opportunities
Lead external digital strategy around connected customers and eSales
Lead supplier engagement initiatives with team
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Duties Disclaimer The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.
Qualifications What You’ll Need
5+ years sales experience
2+ years of relevant sales experience
2+ years of sales leadership preferred
Maintenance experience with Industrial and Utility customers
Demonstrated sales experience and operational exposure in electrical distribution or similar B2B industry
Experience developing and implementing sales strategies
Valid Driver’s License
4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated track record of sales management achievement
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Excellent at managing time, priorities, and expenses
Ability to establish good relationships and credibility with customers; ability to collaborate at all levels
Action oriented
Customer focus
Results driven
Organizational agility
Ability to build effective teams and develop direct reports and others
Conflict management
Business acumen
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Additional Information Physical Demands
Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally – up to 20%
Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Constantly – at least 51%
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Frequently – 21% to 50%
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally – up to 20%
Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Frequently – 21% to 50%
Weight and Force Demands
Up to 10 pounds - Frequently – 21% to 50%
Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
Working Environment
Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally – up to 20%
Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Occasionally – up to 20%
Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Occasional – up to 20%
Travels to offsite locations - Constantly – at least 51%
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.
Our Benefits Include
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with Employer Match
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Health & Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
HSA Accounts
Commuter Transit Benefits
Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
Employee Discount Programs
Professional Training & Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within
Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce. Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.
Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.
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Summary:
The Sales Manager is responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in assigned market. Staffs and directs a sales team and provides leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values. Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area and contributes to the development of training and educational programs for clients and Sales personnel.
What You’ll Do
Develop and implement the sales strategy for his/her area of focus; strategy should accommodate regional goals
Lead the Outside Sales team towards achieving the sales, customer development, product mix, and GP goals identified in the business planning process
Interface with customer’s purchasing, program management, planning, and technical functions to identify the customers’ needs and develop new client relationships
Hire, train, and develop salespeople to achieve highest level of sales effectiveness and customer satisfaction
Ensure sales personnel have the base level of product or technical expertise to successfully execute the sales strategy through implementation of local training programs with internal sources, vendors and suppliers, or outside schools or training programs
Meet with key clients, assist sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiate and close deals
Track and measure the success of promotional programs and product launches against sales objectives
Prepare sales reports regularly to show volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion
Deliver sales presentations with sales representatives and help coordinate customer training
Represent company at trade association meetings to promote company and products
Serve as the liaison between sales department and other departments to ensure flawless execution and customer satisfaction
Educate sales personnel and customers about new and existing product offerings, including customer product training, proficiency with demo equipment, and target account identification with sales personnel
Create and use market analysis to determine customer needs, price schedules, discounts rates, recommend vendor partners, sales forecasting and evaluate the company’s competition to ensure a competitive advantage
Effectively utilize T&E expenditures to support our sales strategy and fall within compliance/budgeted guidelines
Utilize digital tools for analysis/insights to measure sales performance and for coaching to customer opportunities
Lead external digital strategy around connected customers and eSales
Lead supplier engagement initiatives with team
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Duties Disclaimer The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.
Qualifications What You’ll Need
5+ years sales experience
2+ years of relevant sales experience
2+ years of sales leadership preferred
Maintenance experience with Industrial and Utility customers
Demonstrated sales experience and operational exposure in electrical distribution or similar B2B industry
Experience developing and implementing sales strategies
Valid Driver’s License
4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated track record of sales management achievement
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Excellent at managing time, priorities, and expenses
Ability to establish good relationships and credibility with customers; ability to collaborate at all levels
Action oriented
Customer focus
Results driven
Organizational agility
Ability to build effective teams and develop direct reports and others
Conflict management
Business acumen
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Additional Information Physical Demands
Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally – up to 20%
Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Constantly – at least 51%
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Frequently – 21% to 50%
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally – up to 20%
Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Frequently – 21% to 50%
Weight and Force Demands
Up to 10 pounds - Frequently – 21% to 50%
Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
Working Environment
Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally – up to 20%
Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Occasionally – up to 20%
Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Occasional – up to 20%
Travels to offsite locations - Constantly – at least 51%
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.
Our Benefits Include
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with Employer Match
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Health & Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
HSA Accounts
Commuter Transit Benefits
Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
Employee Discount Programs
Professional Training & Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within
Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce. Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.
Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.
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