Now Hiring - Petrey Wholesale - District Sales Manager in Huntsville, AL

Full description of the position

Position Summary

: The District Sales Manager position is a pivotal role, responsible for overseeing a team of sales professionals to ensure maximum profitability, foster customer relationships, and drive growth for W.L. Petrey Wholesale. This leader will be hands-on in developing and empowering their team while consistently upholding the company's commitment to exceptional service, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

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• Ensure that sales teams maximize gross profitability by implementing and monitoring effective sales strategies.
• Guide and encourage salespeople to consistently pursue up-selling and cross-selling opportunities to enhance revenue streams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, ensuring that customer needs are met, and satisfaction is prioritized.
• Regularly visit customer locations, engaging in face-to-face conversations to gather feedback, address any concerns, and explore opportunities to improve relationships and service quality.
• Conduct regular ride-alongs with sales team members, providing direct support, coaching, and development to foster a high-performing sales team.
• Mentor and develop team members' skills in relationship-building, negotiation, and sales techniques.
• Proactively seek out new, profitable opportunities within the district, focusing on driving growth and expanding W.L. Petrey's market reach.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify and act upon potential areas for expansion and product offering enhancements.
• Act as a representative of W.L. Petrey, always aiming to leave a positive and professional impression.
• Engage with customers on-site to discuss satisfaction with products and services, identify areas for improvement, and relay valuable insights to management.
• Occasionally address urgent customer issues to maintain relationships and ensure satisfaction, though issue resolution is not the primary focus of this role.

Qualifications

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Requirements

/Skills: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered. 5+ years of sales experience, preferably in wholesale, distribution, convenience, or related industry 2-3 years of sales leadership/management experience, with a track record of team development and achieving sales targets. Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong customer relationships Proven ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the district (50-75% travel) Excellent leadership and coaching skills Strong organizational and time management skills Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities Ability to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions

• Satisfactory background check, MVR, and drug screen are required. Working at W.L. Petrey As a District Sales Manager at W.L. Petrey, you will play a vital role in advancing our commitment to customer service and profitability while ensuring our sales team is empowered and equipped to succeed. We are seeking a leader who is passionate about both people and performance, striving to make a positive impact on every account, every customer, and every employee. Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation

Package:

• Commission pay Experience:
• Sales: 5 years (Required)
• Sales management: 2 years (Required) Willingness to travel:
• 75% (Required) Work Location: On the road