Manager Sales Administration

Position Description

As the Manager of Sales Administration, your role will be to support the efforts of the sales management staff to ensure coordination and smooth operation between different functions within the department.

You will manage the group to include the following : sales administration, order management, sales processes, and product updates.

You will do this by :

Managing the sales administration functions for a specific business unit to make certain products or services are delivered on-time and team is operating securely and effectively

Managing sales administration activities to ensure a high level of customer service by establishing and implementing reports and metrics

Supporting sales programs, new product introductions and price changes / increases to guarantee order and invoice accuracy

Coordinating account information for sales programs with internal stakeholders and develop strong relationships with cross-functional teams and departments

Partnering with internal functions to resolve sales administration issues affecting assigned group

Participating in production planning and forecasting

Performing a full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to : interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees;

planning, assigning and directing work; EEO / AA; performance management; department budget

Performing other duties as assigned

You are the type of person who is / has :

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient computer skills including familiarity with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to lead a team
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and / or location

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of seven years of experience in sales or related experience
• Proven leadership skills

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done.

Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands.

Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law.

Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.