Own sales and profitability for a team of Business Development Executives (BDEs)
Develop senior relationships with key targets and top accounts, engaging diverse personas, influencers, and strategic partners such as customers, manufacturers, and GPOs
Stay up to date on janitorial and breakroom industry trends, solutions, and best practices
Coordinate regularly with cross-functional teams (Pricing, Merchandising, Marketing, etc.) and other sales divisions to maximize opportunities
Conduct team meetings to share successes, insights, and drive corporate initiatives in product and process learning
Monitor emerging marketplace trends and available data to inform sales strategy and execution
Foster a culture of inclusion, open communication, collaboration, goal achievement, and accountability
Hold associates accountable for meeting individual KPIs and sales targets
Hire, retain, and develop talent, promoting continuous learning and career growth
Attend appointments—virtually and in-person—with associates to support sales growth and client engagement
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field or equivalent work experience
8+ years of industry-related experience (Facilities, Janitorial/Sanitation, Breakroom or related)
5+ years managing large complex customers
5+ years managing high-performing national or regional sales teams
Demonstrated track record leading high-performing sales teams to positive sales outcomes, with or without direct authority
Proven leadership in selling and servicing Commercial Real Estate companies and Building Service Contractor customers
Ability to motivate and manage strategic sellers in a multi-tiered, business-to-business environment
Skill in setting targets and designing growth plans
Experience interfacing at the most senior levels of customer organizations
Talent identification, hiring, and retention skills for sales professionals
Strong analytical, multi-tasking, and self-direction abilities
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Outstanding interpersonal and customer relationship skills
Business, financial operations, and technical acumen
Consultative selling expertise and team-building attributes
Computer literacy related to MS-Windows-based applications, and proficiency in customer relationship management tools