Florida Kenworth is seeking a talented individual for the Vice President position. This position is ideal for those with a background in sales management and leadership. The position will require travel to multiple locations throughout the state. CSM values their employees and strives to offer opportunities for professional growth.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development and performance of all sales and operations activities in area of responsibility as defined by CSM Companies Inc.
- Provides leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values
- Establish plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area and contributes to the development of training and educational programs for customers and Sales Representatives
Primary Duties:
- Sets goals, targets, and budgets for all sales and operations activities
- Initiates plans and sales strategies that ensure attainment of CSM Companies, Inc. quotas as well as company sales and profitability goals
- Supervises, motivates, and monitors sales performance for all departments
- Directs and assists Branch Managers in recruiting and training sales staff
- Approves action plans for individual sales representatives for effective search of sales leads and prospects
- Approves assignment of sales territories and individual accounts to sales representatives
- Sets standards for sales proposals and presentations and monitors adherence to those standards
- Develops and monitors pricing strategies to maximize margin and sales volume
- Maintains relationships with key customers
- Participates in sales calls and presentations as required
- Negotiates pricing and sales allowances with vendors on major purchases
- Monitors sales call reports submitted by sales representatives
- Maintains detailed knowledge of the company's products
- Keeps abreast of competitors' products and activities
- Controls inventories and expenses to meet budget guidelines
- Provides leadership which fosters proper cooperation between all departments
- Provides timely feedback on sales and profit performance to the Executive Committee
- Communicates and monitors adherence of all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes with all departments