Job Description
Job Description
Description : JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION SUMMARY
The US Channel Sales Representative is responsible for the growth of existing accounts and the development of new business for Tourmaline Enterprises. This role will develop and implement an annual business plan to achieve account and sell through targets with profitable margins by revenue lines. The US Channel Sales Representative will travel throughout the regions to establish and manage our distributor network and be responsible for the development and execution of our equipment programs to support them.
ABOUT TOURMALINE ENTERPRISES
Tourmaline Enterprises is in the unique industry of package coding and marking. We support the success of our clients through intentional solutions and unprecedented service. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process. We are inspirational, disciplined, accountable, transparent, aligned and results-oriented.
OBJECTIVES
- Achieve annual new sales and portfolio account goals by product
- Increase execution rates at the unit level with national distribution channels
- Interface with distributor partners on strategic objectives for each product
- Communicate with executive leadership on, and properly execute, pricing and programming to achieve distribution goals and margin benchmarks
- Implement promotional and merchandising campaigns & incentives to drive sales
- Provides training and guidance to the distributor sales teams to ensure goals are met
- Establish strong sales presence within territory and conduct regular distributor meetings to ensure product knowledge and sales initiatives are maintained in the assigned region
- Identify and open regional distributors
- Monitor the impact of marketing programs in achieving lead flow, sales conversion, and customer retention initiatives
Requirements : COMPETENCIES
Experience forecasting sales performanceCompetency in managing a CRM databaseProven ability to sell a tangible product and provide customer solutionsAbility to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining a positive attitudeAbility to think critically in order to develop the best sales strategyStrong ability to influence others and close deals in a timely mannerExcellent sales and customer service skills with proven negotiation skillsAbove average organization and administrative skillsHigh level of integrity, self-confident with an excellent ability to build relationshipsAbility to multitask and complete work while travelingAccurately create reports, training presentations, and client correspondencePrevious channel and / or distribution sales experience preferredEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related equivalent of experienceMinimum 3 years of sales experienceMinimum 3 years of experience working with manufacturing companiesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to spend prolonged periods of time standing, speaking, walking, driving, and / or sittingPosition will require travel : 50% or moreCOMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, we recognize that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.