Sales and Marketing Manager for Tax and Accounting Firm

Job Opportunity at Jackson Hewitt

At Jackson Hewitt, and its Franchisees, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. We do this with integrity, quality, and consistency. This is something that the vast majority of taxpayers don't receive from DIY or other assisted providers. We take pride in that. The role you play is critical to our success and together we are "Working Hard for the Hardest Working Americans". This is our mission and it's a large part of why we work here. Together we are highly passionate about what we do, and how we can help our clients.

Doing taxes is much more than filling in some forms. For most Americans, their tax return is the biggest single financial event of the year, and it can be quite an emotional experience. That's where you come in! We are here to ease their stress and provide expert customer service and tax knowledge.

What You'll Do Here:

The Sales and Marketing Manager supports the company with a variety of duties to include sales and marketing plans, research and development. Must be comfortable marketing to local businesses and clients face to face, zoom, email, text and phone, including cold calling if applicable. The position coordinates with the management team and must communicate effectively with area managers of 5 states and 75 employees. Must feel comfortable creating and delivering a sales presentation and coaching other employees. This position has access to and regularly works with information of a sensitive, highly confidential nature. This position promotes the Jackson Hewitt brand through the delivery of superior customer service.

• Assist in company wide marketing plan and budget
• Set and evaluate and promote sales and revenue goals
• Train and coach regularly other employees on sales and techniques, overcoming objections
• Meet set-up deadlines to ensure office locations meet brand/marketing appearance standards in time for office openings.
• Coordinate and communicate effective with area managers and a team of up 75 employees in 5 states
• Assist in maintaining a clean and inviting workplace, this may include removal of trash, vacuuming, bathrooms, cleaning counters, etc.
• Assist leadership in personnel marketing and recruitment efforts, as needed.
• Creates and tests new sales and product opportunities in the accounting field

Skills You'll Bring for Success:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability in working in a fast paced environment
• Must be comfortable with computers and Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Sales experience preferred
• Sales management preferred
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license and insurance are preferred.
• Be coachable and ability to take constructive feedback
• Must be willing to travel 3-4 weeks per year
• Able to work in office 3-4 months a year (we have offices from Belen through all of Albuquerque and up to Santa Fe and Las Cruces, NM, southern CO and North Texas) and remotely from home at set times

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour