Dealer Relationship Manager- LS No CA
Netafim
Description
AM I A GOOD FIT FOR THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY?
This is a full-time salaried exempt Sales role with opportunity for additional earnings through performance bonuses (with exceptional benefits), reporting to our National Sales Manager for Specialty Markets. Ideal candidates will:
· Demonstrate the ability to consistently maintain a high level of focused sales activity
· Be an aggressive risk-taker who is results-oriented, pro-active and has a high degree of personal accountability and self-direction
· Consistently stretch to achieve higher levels of performance and efficiency
· Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, sound judgment, and incorporate company goals into personal goals
· Hold themselves to the highest standards of ethics and integrity and practice Company values on a day-to-day basis
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
· Drive sales of the complete Netafim line – With a particular focus on the Landscape and Greenhouse and Nursery Products Portfolio
· Maintain a consistent presence in the market with a heavy call volume which include Contractors, Distribution Partners, and other key stakeholders as assigned
· Manage the defined sales territory through accurate forecasting, expense budgeting, market, and competitor analysis and other related duties
· Continuously engage with immediate team members to develop territory, market, and project strategies
· Maintain comprehensive, accurate and updated territory records using the company CRM software platform
· Use the company CRM software platform to prepare project opportunities and customer quotes
· Conduct educational seminars, tours, and assists in managing demonstrations
· Call on regular or prospective customers to solicit orders
· Meets or exceeds sales goals for sales, net income, and market-share
· Demonstrates products and points out salable features, develops local sales tools, and marketing programs
· Help develop sales presentations, specific documentation and various marketing or sales materials for the promotion, training, or education of Netafim products
· Provide product education to all customer groups ensuring the complete understanding of Netafim product features, advantages, benefits, pricing, credit terms and durability
· Promotes products at trade shows and conferences
· Assist in market research and competitor information
· Collaborate with the marketing department to increase brand awareness
· Strong commitment to annual personal development
· Will travel throughout the assigned territory of: Northern CA Counties (Humbolt, Shasta, Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa, Sacramento, Marin, Salano, Yolo and surrounding counties) Northwest Nevada Counties (Washoe, Humboldt, Pershing, Douglas, Lyon and surrounding counties)
PROFICIENCIES
Business
· Good understanding of selling, marketing, and financial aspects of managing a business at the territory level
· Will call upon end-users, contractors, distributors, and other influencers in the chain of sale
· Adept at selling a high-value package of products and services
· Possess finely tuned presentation skills
Technical
· Ability to understand the design, installation, and maintenance of an irrigation system and the benefits to a prospective customer in a consultative manner
Interpersonal
· Ability to achieve results while working with diverse personality types and styles, both internal and external. Positive contributions in a high-energy team environment will be expected
REQUIREMENTS
· Valid driver’s license required
· Ability to be covered under our Corporate liability insurance
· Will reside within the defined territory, preferably in the region of Sacramento
· Eligible to work in the U.S.
Education & Experience
· Bachelor’s degree preferred; or equivalent industry experience
· Landscape / Irrigation industry, design, installation or operation experience required.
· Fluency in English required, Spanish language skills will be an advantage
Physical
· Ability to bend, reach, and lift boxes and office supplies up to 40 lbs. in and out of vehicle
Travel
· Travel daily by a company provided vehicle and some by airline
· Travel will be up to 50% overnight