Talent.com
Emery Jensen Director of Sales, Mid-Atlantic Region
Emery Jensen Director of Sales, Mid-Atlantic RegionAce Hardware • Washington, DC, United States
Emery Jensen Director of Sales, Mid-Atlantic Region

Emery Jensen Director of Sales, Mid-Atlantic Region

Ace Hardware • Washington, DC, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Preferred residence in Pittsburg, Harrisburg, Cleveland, Columbus or Washington DC.

The Job

Emery Jensen Distribution is a subsidiary of Ace Hardware Corporation that sells and distributes hardline products to independent Pro, Lumber, Paint, Hardware and E-retailer customer segments.

As an Emery Jensen Distribution Sales Director, you are responsible for the performance and development of all sales team members in the assigned geography / market. The Sales Director will have direct responsibility for achieving all revenue and operating expense budgets and will have shared responsibility for meeting profitability budgets. This sales leader will be adept building World Class sales teams and must be an effective coach. They will also flawlessly execute on the sales management process and ensure that the Emery Jensen value proposition is being positioned with our customers in a way that resonates and converts business to us.

  • Responsible for revenue goals and achieving sales growth targets through a group of field sales Territory Managers
  • Manage an operating expense budget, meet expense management targets and ensure expense growth is slower than sales growth annually

What you’ll do

  • Provide guidance and direction through the sales team with respect to pricing and profitability
  • The Sales Director is responsible for building and maintaining a highly talented team Territory Managers that drive consistent performance every month and year. Oversees and is ultimately accountable for the talent and development of the Territory Managers in the region
  • Hold Territory Managers accountable to achieving sales plans, building a strong base of customers, and ensuring profitable sales growth annually
  • Building strategic plans and aligning to the EJD annual strategic plan, aligning your sales team to the plan, execution of the plan, and checking and adjusting the plan and execution along the way to ensure the team is maximizing results
  • Understanding your markets including the competitive landscape, customers’ channels and economic conditions. Checking and adjusting the strategic plan based on these factors is critical to success
  • What you need to succeed

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced business degree preferred
  • Minimum of 7 years of related work experience
  • The ability to build a world class sales organization through attracting the right talent into their sales teams
  • Must have a track record of success leading teams to over goal performance
  • The ability to effectively coach and develop their teams
  • Strong wholesale distribution background
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong presentation skills and executive presence
  • Excellent leadership skills to motivate, inspire, provide confidence and build trust
  • Strong strategic orientation skills, planning and financial acumen skills
  • Fact-based and solution-based problem solving and management style
  • Road warrior
  • Compensation Details

    $140000 - $160000 with an annual incentive opportunity of 20%

    Why should you join our team?

    We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

    In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace / Emery Jensen Distribution also offers competitive benefits

  • that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including :
  • Incentive opportunities, based on role / grade level (rapid company growth over the past 3 years resulted in incentives being paid out above 106.6% of your target opportunity!)
  • Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 3 years, company contributions (matching & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 7.3% of total eligible compensation.
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
  • 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
  • Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
  • Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
  • We know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
  • We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
  • Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
  • Birth / Adoption bonding paid time off
  • Adoption cost reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
  • Identity theft protection
  • Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.
  • Want to be notified when new jobs are posted? Follow the link below to create an account and set up custom job alerts :

    Create Job Alert

    We want to hear from you!

    Emery Jensen Distribution delivers wholesale products and best-in-class service to independent retailers in the Pro Lumber Yards, Home Centers, Paint, Hardware Stores, Decorating Stores, and E-retailer space. Our goal is to support sustainable and profitable growth for our customers by offering the broadest assortments, best pricing, and most knowledgeable team. We have national scale, a regional focus and the commitment to serve our customers and support each other. Come find out why a career with Emery Jensen Distribution is right for you.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Emery Jensen Distribution is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state / local laws.

    Disclaimer

    The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

    Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Emery Jensen Distribution position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

    This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic / general essential job functions of a particular position. Emery Jensen Distribution reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.

    It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Director Of Sales • Washington, DC, United States

    Related jobs
    Capacity Sales Director

    Capacity Sales Director

    Maryland Staffing • Baltimore, MD, US
    Full-time
    Join CRST's Asset-Light Division.Ready to drive success? Join CRST's Asset-Light (Flatbed) Division as a Capacity Sales Director and help shape the future of high-performance transportation.If you'...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
    Regional Director, Enterprise Sales

    Regional Director, Enterprise Sales

    Halcyon • Washington, DC, US
    Full-time
    Regional Director, Enterprise Sales.Halcyon is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Regional Director, Enterprise Sales to lead and oversee the enterprise sales strategy within the Weste...Show more
    Last updated: 6 days ago • Promoted
    Sales Director

    Sales Director

    Kalibri Labs • Washington, DC, US
    Full-time
    At Kalibri, we are helping to redefine and rebuild the hotel industry.We are looking for passionate, energetic, and hardworking people with an entrepreneurial spirit, who dream big and challenge th...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
    Sales Director

    Sales Director

    Supermicro • Washington, DC, United States
    Full-time
    Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop / Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT / Embedded customers...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Sales Representative - Training Provide, High Commission ($250K+)

    Sales Representative - Training Provide, High Commission ($250K+)

    The Best Roofing company of it's kind in PA, and VA Markets. • Alexandria, VA, US
    Full-time
    The Best Roofing company of it's kind in PA , and VA Markets.Providing roof replacement and storm restoration.Turn your sales expertise into a high income position!. Canvass neighborhoods identi...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Loan Sales Specialist

    Loan Sales Specialist

    OneMain Financial • Greater Upper Marlboro, MD, US
    Full-time
    At OneMain, Loan Sales Specialists empower customers by listening to their needs and providing access to friendly, fast, and affordable financing for life’s expenses. In this role, our team members ...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Regional Director, Enterprise Sales (AMER)

    Regional Director, Enterprise Sales (AMER)

    ClickUp • Washington, DC, US
    Full-time
    At ClickUp, we're not just building software.We're architecting the future of work! In a world overwhelmed by work sprawl, we saw a better way. That's why we created the first truly converged AI wor...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
    Sr. Regional Sales Director (Enterprise - Corporate East)

    Sr. Regional Sales Director (Enterprise - Corporate East)

    Verkada • Washington, DC, United States
    Full-time
    Verkada is a leading provider of integrated cloud-based physical security solutions.Our six product lines—video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and inter...Show more
    Last updated: 20 days ago • Promoted
    Regional Sales Manager

    Regional Sales Manager

    The Lignum Group • Columbia, MD, US
    Full-time
    The Regional Sales Manager – Data Center Sales represents The client Access Floors out in the market in a professional manner exhibiting the sales and technical skills required to position Th...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Director, Sales Engineering

    Senior Director, Sales Engineering

    Xometry • Rockville, MD, US
    Full-time
    Senior Director, Sales Engineering.Xometry powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life.Xometry's digital mark...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Sales Director (Southeast)

    Sales Director (Southeast)

    StackAdapt • Washington, DC, US
    Full-time
    StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered Stack...Show more
    Last updated: 13 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Sales Director

    Sales Director

    Cority • Washington, DC, US
    Full-time
    Reporting to the VP, Sales, the Director of Sales will drive year-over-year growth in our business through growing sales in our existing customer base and developing & executing strategies for land...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Director- Sales Engineering

    Director- Sales Engineering

    Zeta • Washington, DC, US
    Full-time
    The Director - Sales Engineering will play a pivotal role in driving sales and growth by leveraging technical expertise to support the sales process. This role requires a deep understanding of the c...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Sales Director

    Sales Director

    Haworth Inc • Washington, DC, US
    Full-time
    Sales Director - Capital and Coastal States.Join the Future of Workspace Innovation at Haworth.Are you ready to shape the future of how people work, live, and thrive? At Haworth, we're not just cre...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
    Director, Sales - Enterprise

    Director, Sales - Enterprise

    Outreach • Washington, DC, US
    Full-time
    Outreach, founded in 2014, is the only complete AI Revenue Workflow Platform that helps sales leaders benefit from connected account visibility, performance insights, and higher forecasting accurac...Show more
    Last updated: 27 days ago • Promoted
    Sales Representative

    Sales Representative

    Coverall • Columbia, MD, US
    Full-time
    Please note; this role is based in Columbia, MD!.Now Hiring : $85K-$100K OTE in the first year | $60k Base + Uncapped Commission. Whether you're an experienced sales rep or a rising star, if...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Inside Sales Representative - Power Generation Sales

    Inside Sales Representative - Power Generation Sales

    Kelly Generator & Equipment • Owings, MD, US
    Full-time
    Power Your Sales Career with Us.Are you ready to build a long-term career in industrial sales—but want to learn from the best first? Join. Kelly Generator & Equipment, Inc.Outside Sales Re...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Enterprise Sales Director, RCM

    Enterprise Sales Director, RCM

    Commure • Washington, DC, US
    Full-time
    Healthcare providers go into medicine to care for people, but end up losing valuable time each day to admin work and other workplace challenges. Time that could otherwise be spent helping patients.A...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted