Summary: Simkar is currently looking for a National Inside Sales Manager to oversee, lead and support our Inside Sales team as well as manage an assigned territory of the United States. This role will monitor sales metrics and oversee the entire sales administration process. They will collaborate with various professionals, so it’s essential that they have excellent communication skills and feel comfortable working in a team environment. They should also be able to lead and motivate the sales team to achieve specific goals. Ultimately, the Inside Sales Manager should be able to build a high performance sales team to ensure customer satisfaction.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The functions of this position will vary but basic functions will include:
- Developing sales/marketing programs and driving existing programs to maximize area and account penetration.
- Oversee the return merchandise authorization (RMA) process.
- Providing job and stock quotations in assigned territories
- Managing assigned territories to achieve both financial and operational goals by increasing margins and lowering costs.
- Verify stock at factory and warehouse
- Verify shipping schedules on existing orders, expedite orders when needed.
- Recommend changes to or the establishment of new policies/procedures.
- Routinely update the Vice President of Sales on pertinent issues.
- Provide and develop accountability throughout the Inside sales team.
Competency:
- Outgoing and friendly with the ability to drive sales that will produce excellent results.
- Good organizational, written, and verbal skills are necessary.
- Ability to evaluate and resolve problems with multiple concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Proficient computer skills, including MS Office.
- Hands on experience with business-to-business and business-to-customer sales.
- Handles high pressure situations while maintaining controlled, professional manner.
Education and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree
- Experience: 5-10 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience working with local manufacturer’s reps.
- Experience with pricing strategies.
- Candidate should have experience in Sales, specifically in the Lighting or Electrical industry, with a solid understanding of the Lighting or Electrical industry.
- Must have experience and be comfortable with telephone sales.
Compensation:
- Simkar offers a very competitive base salary and bonus structure.
Contact:
- Interested candidates should send an updated resume to [email protected]