District Sales Manager – Pacific Northwest

Job Description:

Consults with Regional Vice President on sales problems and the performance of Territory Managers within the District jurisdiction.
Collaborates with the Regional Vice President in preparation of annual sales plans, marketing strategies, promotional programs, forecasts and budgets for the district.
Establishes relationships with key distributor management personnel and all major end users within the district.
Analyzes territory boundaries and territory manager responsibilities annually making appropriate adjustment recommendations to the Regional Vice President in order to enhance the long term strategy of the company.
Conducts annual distributor training schools.
Conducts District planning and training meetings.
Prepares and develops Territory Managers for future career opportunities in National Accounts, Product Management or District Management.
Managing a team of 12
Analyzes Distribution coverage annually and makes recommendations to the Regional Vice President on adding, removing or aligning with specific distribution.
Oversees and manages CRM system.
Manages field assets and equipment.
Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or related field
5 - 7 years of relevant experience (required)
Demonstrative people management with a team of 12
Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
Analytical skills to interpret sales performance and market data trends (required)
Intermediate Excel skills are needed
Must be self-motivated, accountable, and be able to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills needed to cultivate customer relations and work with team members of various levels and backgrounds
Possess excellent time management and organizational skills
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to create and deliver persuasive presentations
Prefer incumbent to reside in WA or OR

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