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The Sales Manager is responsible for leading an inside team of Account Managers within a specific sales segment meeting and exceeding sales and profit goals through the ownership of that team. This role is ultimately accountable for individual and team productivity and serves as a leader within the Sales organization. A core expectation of this role is to drive interdepartmental collaboration. This role will develop business relationships with customers and enhance customer loyalty by proving a superior customer experience. The Sales Manager will coach and develop a team of Account Managers typically between 10-15 direct reports and will manage a book of business worth a minimum of $400 million. This position will proactively manage territory plans to identify opportunities for growth.
What you will do
- Develop sales strategies in tandem with Sales Directors based on sales and market trends
- Develop and assign sales plans and territories for account manager team.
- Coach and advise team on strategies to improve sales performance achieve goals and meet expectations.
- Manage resources for customers including technology specialists and vendor partners
- Identify and participate in customer facing meetings and activities
- Hire train coach and retain diverse sales team
- Create and implement operating plans to achieve sales initiatives and segment goals
- Manage strategic relationships with customers peers and vendor partners
- Collaborate with field sales team to build synergy within both inside and outside sales efforts
- Travel to customer sites and customer facing activities required.
- Engage resources on target accounts
Strategic Management
Develop and manage monthly / quarterly sales projections and order pipelineIdentify and assign resources including annual Account Manager hiring forecasts field Account ExecutivesDevelop account strategies in tandem with Account Managers that promote profitable growth within segmentOperationalize and implement annual strategies and initiatives within assigned territoryCollaborate with Account Executives to build account development plans and strategiesIdentifies new business opportunities and develops strategies to optimize new potential businessAssist sales team in building development and penetration strategies for their accountsSales Management
Monitor and measure performance of sales teamAttend to required order management tasks and escalated post sales activitiesManage and coach sales team towards goal attainment and customer satisfactionCreate team-oriented sales environment that rewards success and supports continuous improvementParticipate and potentially lead projects and / or task forcesEffectively communicate up down and through the organization as required.Coach sales team to manage their individual business portfolios effectively and profitablyEnsures CDW policies and procedures and code of conduct are adhered and creates an environment that models the CDW WayTalent Management
Hire / train / coach / retain sales teamCoordinate ongoing product and sales skill training for teamActively pursue continuous personal growth and improvementSuccessfully on-board new Account ManagersCustomer / Vendor Management
Manage team to ensure a superior experience for each customerActively engage and participate in customer facing activities / meetingsProactively build solid business relationships with strategic customers and partnersWhat we expect of you
Minimum basic requirements
Associates degree or equivalent experience defined as at least five years of Sales Management experienceApplicants in a sales role - Senior Account Manager Executive Account Manager Sales Team Leader or Account Executive (Field)Successful selling track recordApplicants in a non-sales role - Minimum 3 years management experience with direct reports and 2 years with a successful track record in sales3 years of executing on goals and knowledge of CDW sales products and processes.Preferred skills experience and qualities needed
Proven leadership skillsAbility to hire motivate coach and retain a diverse sales teamStrong consultative solution based selling experienceEffective negotiation and closing skillsStrong conflict resolution and problem-solving skillsMust have strong interpersonal skillsStrong written verbal presentation communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with coworkers management executives other CDW departments customers and vendor partnersAdaptable ability to lead through changeAbility to utilize strategic thinking to fulfill long-term company goalsExcellent time management skills in order to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneouslyExceptional attention to detail and follow up skillsAbility to share in-depth knowledge of CDW capabilities with customersStrong internal and external customer acumen working with each customer at the highest levels of ethics and integrityMust be able to travel to customer meetings events and / or other CDW locations2 year of Industry experience or 2 years Distribution Channel ExperiencePay range : $80000 - $120000 depending on experience and skill set
Annual bonus target of $85000 subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits overview : ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
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CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business government education and healthcare customers in the United States the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together we unite. Together we win. Together we thrive.
CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
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Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Information Systems,Instrument,Access,Agriculture,Corporate Risk Management,Cement
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 80000 - 120000