
Sales Manager, Lighting Specialist
Hunter Industries
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per year
About the role
- The Sales Manager manages and/or develops business in an assigned territory and communicates information pertinent to sales progress with the sales team and next-level managers.
- Maximizes sales through specification, distributors, contractors, and developers by calling on key clients within customer base.
- Develops relationships, monitors major projects, and takes action to increase product exposure and success.
- Contacts distributor sales and operations and/or specification personnel, as well as other irrigation professionals on a regular basis.
- Creates a demand for products at these levels to assist distribution with sales goals.
- Executes customer training programs, trade shows, promotional events, and maintains Hunter CRM software (i.e., Salesforce) in assigned territory.
- Performs field service and support as required.
- May administer warranty policies and procedures in line with company policy.
- Recommends customer changes as necessary and informs management of events, territory occurrences, and other pertinent information.
- Alerts management to any significant changes impacting the overall health of a customer’s business environment.
- Proposes individual budget requirements.
- Manages expenditures within budget, saving money whenever possible, and seeking approval for items or events outside of approved budget.
- Submits timely expense reimbursement requests in line with company policy.
- Assists in collecting market data for forecasts and reporting, which can encompass regional, competitive, and contractor pricing, as well as area programs (i.e., home builder) as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing or landscape architecture preferred.
- Minimum 5 years equivalent industry experience preferred (within sales, installation, or a technical discipline).
- Knowledge of selling, pricing, marketing, and distribution models within the industry.
- Effective selling and presentation skills, with the demonstrated ability to attain sales goals.
- Ability to explain and sell the features and benefits of all Hunter products and to conduct associated training and educational programs.
- Requires strong commitment to customer service.
- Technical knowledge of company and competitor products.
- Ability to perform field service, troubleshoot systems, and recommend solutions, as well as demonstrate side by side product comparisons.
- Knowledge of finance and budgeting processes.
- Ability to manage expenses within budget.
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships and to provide a high level of customer service and support.
- Ability to travel extensively, live in a strategic location within the territory, and work flexible hours.
- Basic computer skills with ability to use Windows programs and to perform word processing, spreadsheet, and database management on a personal computer.
- Valid driver's license and driving record sufficient to meet requirements to be insured by company.
- Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport.
- Product-appropriate advanced level technical expertise and certifications preferred.
- Fluency in other languages commonly spoken within the region preferred.
- Knowledge of regional business and cultural practices preferred.
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Hard Skills & Tools
salesmarketingdistribution modelsfield servicetroubleshootingbudgetingcustomer trainingproduct comparisonstechnical knowledgedata collection
Soft Skills
effective sellingpresentation skillscustomer serviceinterpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationrelationship buildingflexibilityproblem-solvingteam collaboration
Certifications
valid driver's licensevalid passportadvanced level technical expertise