The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the success of all sales and marketing strategies. This candidate will be knowledgeable about the market and our competitive advantages in order to best recommend new sales strategies for success. The National Sales Manager will lead a team of Independent Sales Representatives (ISRs) and Outside Sales Representatives (OSRs) while managing a personal portfolio of key accounts. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE LUXURY HOME GOODS INDUSTRY.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of ISRs and OSRs, including recruiting new reps to ensure complete coverage of key territories.
- Manage the team by setting and meeting sales goals, measuring performance, and providing guidance.
- Travel periodically with the sales team to train them on new products and sales techniques, as well as to visit important customer accounts.
- Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts, while overseeing the company's overall sales performance to meet both personal and team sales objectives.
- Recommend sales strategies for improvement based on market research and competitor analyses.
- Foster new business relationships and manage existing relationships.
- Work with internal stakeholders to provide feedback from customers.
- Conduct budget reviews to ensure sales and marketing activities are within budget.
- Attend industry trade events along with networking opportunities and other relevant meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 7+ years' relevant experience
- Experience working with CRM
- Willingness to travel