Sales Manager

International supplier of custom and standard parts for industrial packaging seeks a sales manager based in New Orleans, LA. This position has the primary responsibility for development, growth and management of one of its product lines.

Responsibilities:

·       Willingness to step in, drive sales forward and improve processes across the product line

·       Ability to manage the product line to ensure profitability objectives are achieved

·       Skills to develop relationships with suppliers and customers in order to maintain and expand the product line

·       Confidence to evaluate products and processes

·       Responsibility to collaborate in developing marketing plans, strategies and forecasts

Requirements:

·       Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

·       3+ years of B2B industrial sales experience with proven success including prospecting and developing proposals for new customers

·       3+ years of B2B customer management experience from negotiating terms of sales and initiating sales orders through informing customers of delivery, arranging logistics and related matters

·       Exceptional ability to collaborate, manage staff, and resolve issues internally and externally in the interest of both the customer and business within a fast-paced environment

·       Strong detail orientation, analytical skills and prior experience with sales forecasting, budgeting and planning

·       Excellent verbal, communication and computer skills including experience with ERP and CRM systems

·       Ability to travel and meet customers

·       Ability to speak Spanish a bonus

Compensation:

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience including base salary plus commissions and generous benefits that include: medical, dental, vision, Life, disability, 401k savings and more.