Job : Sales Manager
Location : work on site 4 days in a week, in downtown Chicago
Duration : Full time
Job Summary:
We are looking for a high-performing Sales Manager to help us meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive and innovative. You will be responsible for maximizing our sales team potential, achieve the sales target, crafting sales plans and justifying those to plans to the upper management.
Responsibilities:
· Achieve growth and hit sales targets by maintain and develop the existing customers relationship
· Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s new customer base and ensure its strong presence in the market
· Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
· Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
· Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status and expand new products markets
· Finish other tasks assigned by the upper management
Job requirements:
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Sales experience in lightweight raw materials/ non-ferrous metals
• Successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets
• Previous experience is required in developing new customers as well as maintaining existing customer relationships
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Experience setting sales goals
• Results-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Deep understanding of CRM systems and best practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Basic logistic knowledge will be a plus
• ERP system or sales force experience will be a plus
Education and Experience:
1. BS/MS degree in business administration or automotive or aluminum related field experience is preferred
• 5+ years of Outside Sales experience, with 3+ years as a supervisor, manager, or similar relevant position within the non-ferrous metal industry highly preferred.
Travel:
• Domestic traveling ~40%
• Possibility for international traveling
Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Thanks
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