Remote Dealer Performance Manager Jobs in Columbus, OH

Covering the state of Ohio, the person selected for this region management position will be expected to develop and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship with the company's dealers, dealer sales force, direct accounts, and end users. In doing so, this individual will be expected to achieve all annual sales and performance goals. Lastly, the selected individual will report to and work with the Regional Sales Director to accomplish the goals set forth in region's annual business plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibilities:

Report a monthly itinerary to the Regional Sales Director

Report all significant activity in the region to the Regional Sales Director in a timely and accurate manner as it relates to:

Ongoing product performance

Competitive intelligence

Dealer activity

Sales strategy development

New product development

Dealer issues, Customer Service, Technical Service, etc.

Dealer profile updates

Performing quarterly business reviews with dealers

Weekly Sales Forecasts

Resolves sales issues, product service issues, equipment-related issues, and dealer problems in a timely and effective manner

Travel within the sales region in accordance with an already established zone travel schedule to maintain, develop, and grow all facets of the company's business with its customers, including dealers, national accounts, and end-users.

Dealer Sales Force Management

Directs and participates in developing, motivating, and training the dealer sales force to effectively sell Advance, Clarke, and Viper Commercial equipment

Calling on and developing all existing and prospective dealers within the region

Maintain a dealer prospect list and coordinate sales calls with the Regional Sales Director to develop new business opportunities with prospective dealers

Maintain a customer database

Field Sales Management & End-User Account Development:

Maintains a list of the largest end-users in the region

Integrates daily sales call activities into Salesforce.com

Makes daily sales call on key end-users to drive new project starts and to increase company market share at the end-user level

Tracks and manages all new project starts via the Sales Pipeline in Salesforce.com

Performs building surveys and product demonstrations.

Effectively utilizes all sales tools and sales resources to ensure successful project completion

Concentrates on displacing competitive machine lines within all dealership to improve the company's market penetration and sales. Focuses on developing a single-source relationship with the dealer.

Effective Communication

Communicates product information to all dealers in a timely and accurate manner

Coordinates sales efforts with National Accounts through National Account Managers and Government Account Managers

Performs field tests in support of product management teams

Relationship with all Market Segments

Forges long-lasting, profitable relationships with dealer partners

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or equivalent education

EXPERIENCE:

A Minimum of 5 years sales experience in the sanitary supply industry or in a related industry is required for this position. Emphasis will be placed on the applicant's ability to show experience and accomplishments in the areas of dealer channel management and end-user sales/account management.

KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Must possess a strong work ethic and be able to demonstrate initiative as it relates to problem solving and implementing corrective action plans on a timely basis.

Must demonstrate maturity as a business professional and the business acumen necessary to be successful in this position

Must be able to demonstrate strong selling skills and end-user account management skills

Must possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of MC Office Suite applications, including Excel (pivot tables), PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook and Salesforce.com

Must be able to demonstrate effective time and territory management skills

Must possess solid problem-solving skills and the ability to perform gap analyses, action plan development, and effective action plan implementation.

Willingness to travel overnight as required by this position

Must be willing and able to transport any and all company products (commercial floor cleaning equipment and accessories) for demonstrations

Must be capable of conducting product seminars and product presentations in front of an audience

Must be able to successfully pass a physical including lifting, standing for prolonged periods, driving for safe periods of time, etc.

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About Nilfisk

Nilfisk is a world-leading provider of professional cleaning equipment and services, founded in Denmark in 1906. With approximately 4,500 employees across 45 countries and products sold in over 100 markets, we are committed to developing sustainable cleaning solutions that improve quality of life. We are listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and a proud member of the United Nations Global Compact.

Benefits

Nilfisk offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Basic and Supplemental Life, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account with Company Contribution, 401K with Company Match, Long and Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Legal Plan, Parental Leave, Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Volunteer Day, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Reimbursement, Scholarship opportunities, etc.

The estimated pay range indicates the expected annualized pay range for this position. It may not include potential bonus incentives such as annual bonus' as well as sales and sales related incentives, or overtime (on eligible positions). The actual pay offered may vary based on several factors, including the applicant's qualifications, relevant experience, unique skills, education level, certifications or licenses, and the location from which they will work. The final pay determination will comply with state or local minimum wage laws applicable to the job's location. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

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