Area Sales Manager Sales - Outside Sales

Spenard Builders Supply is Alaska's choice for building materials and home improvements. Statewide, we service the needs of a variety of customers including residential and commercial builders, specialty contractors, government and other institutions, and especially do-it-yourselfers. Check out our latest building products, events, manufacturing services or find an SBS near you. Today, Spenard Builders Supply is owned by Builders FirstSource, the largest supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the residential construction market in the U.S. We provide customers an integrated homebuilding solution, offering manufacturing, supply, delivery and installation for a full range of structural and related building products.

PURPOSE

Go-to leader for the outside sales team. Coaches the activities of the outside sales team to optimize revenue and margin within the market and assist the Market Manager to ensure efficient, effective sales operations and exceptional customer relations. Continually works with and leads internal and external stakeholders to exceed sales goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and grow existing customer base across all business categories through effective team selling.
• Develop, coordinate and execute sales strategies with Market Manager, OSR's and Market Sales team.
• Sales strategies and actions plans to include remove barriers, penetrate new product categories and development of customer segments.
• Utilize full scope sales and account management skills to partner with cross-function work teams within Builders FirstSource achieving timely resolution of performance road blocks and mastering required metric.
• Strategic review and negotiations with vendors, suppliers and manufacturers.
• Effectively communicate with diverse levels of customers, vendors and associates.
• Establish, assess, develop and manage a performance driven sales team.
• Implement and align sales team strategies with market specific profit / sales goals and strategies.
• Actively coach OSR's in full scope sales management, sales development tactics and marketing plan execution.
• Engage in regular one on one portfolio and development reviews with sales team members to ensure sales growth and effective performance management.
• Ensure company and market-wide standards and expectations of prospecting call, customer appointment setting, sales presentations, proposals and customer follow-through are met by each OSR assigned in the market.
• Regularly provides market intelligence and feedback; including team and individual performance, pricing, competition and segment market developments to Market Leadership.
• Secure and develop associate talent pool to ensure successful retention and promotional standards.
• Develop high functioning partnership with MM, LM's, DSM's, Divisional VP's as well as all purchasing and vendors.
• Facilitate strong communication through regular market-wide sales meetings and participation in Market-level Manager Meetings.
• Open communication with all levels regarding market challenges, solutions and business impacts.
• Provide input and assistance in the development and implementation of overall market planning.
• Manage expense budget to ensure successful compliance for market-wide budget demands.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages assigned sales staff, including hiring, training, developing, coaching, and performance management to build a first-class sales team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and solving problems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

COMPETENCIES

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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