Territory Sales Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, you’re customer service oriented, and you have a real passion for retail, this may be your next career opportunity. In this role you will have the ability to build meaningful relationships and partnerships, in a fun, fast-paced industry with tremendous opportunity and a huge variety of product.

DUTIES:

• This role will support our company’s growth and profitability strategy, by becoming a brand ambassador and an advocate for our diverse product lines.
• Identify and qualify new opportunities with existing customers and potential prospects.
• Understand and anticipate customer requirements, based on seasonal and industry trends.
• In person customer visits within a geographic territory/network; at least once every 8 weeks to review inventory and share new product information.
• Generate and transmit sales reports & orders on a daily basis, using our iPad based sales tool.
• Manage customer concerns and discrepancies, with the support of our Customer Service department, escalating more serious issues to Management. Attend Conference and Trade shows as required. Constant daily travel; you need to be in the field (no home office), visiting customers and generating sales every day. Some overnight travel be required. Compliance with Giftcraft policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree, College Diploma or equivalent industry experience.
• At least 1 year of previous work experience in Retail, Sales or Business Development capacity.
• Tenacious, self-starter, highly motivated mindset.
• Proactive approach; ability to work independently and report results back to Management.
• Highly organized, disciplined and effective at time management; ability to meet deadlines is imperative.
• Exceptional Interpersonal skills; confident, enthusiastic and a friendly demeanor.
• Ability to listen, negotiate and effectively persuade others.
• Technically proficient with IOS devices (iPad, iPhone, etc.) and Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work from a home office and access to reliable transportation.