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Glen-Gery

Sales Manager

Glen-Gery, Whitmore Lake, Michigan, United States, 48189

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About The Company Brickworks North America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brickworks Limited. Brickworks Limited ("The Group") is a large Australian-listed group of companies with operations since the early 1900s, a market capitalization exceeding A$3.5 billion, and three core business segments: Building Products, Land & Development, and Investments. The Group employs more than 2,000 FTE and operates nationally across Australia with a significant presence in the USA. Glen-Gery Corporation, part of the North American business, is a large brick manufacturer with multiple facilities and a national distribution network.

Functions:

Responsible for directing and coordinating sales efforts in the region to achieve established objectives. Also to expand market share through properly aligned sales/marketing strategies and achieve optimum profits compatible with the business plan and company strategies. Accountable for providing guidance to Sales Representatives and analyzing/appraising the effectiveness of their operations. Ensure that the region’s sales efforts are aligned with company strategies and sales goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and maintain effective relationships with key accounts

Direct sales staff in establishing customers, identifying new leads to increase sales, maintaining overall customer satisfaction and evaluating achievement of sales objectives

Implement and communicate sales strategies to sales staff in accordance with business plan and goals

Analyze market trends and develop action plans, prepare sales and marketing activity reports, compile sales data and interpret significance

Review orders, activity reports, expense reports and competitor activities

Develop yearly budget and monitor budget against actual results; ensure cost effectiveness of sales expenses

Participate in the selection, development, and motivation of sales talent

Promote and secure new business by exploring new product users and industries

Provide personal and technical leadership that encourages direct reports to maintain high levels of ethical business practices responsive to the needs of consumers, employees, and the public

Provide technical product information and assistance to customers, sales staff, and others

Work closely with production/operations to monitor and ensure that product conforms to quality control parameters and is available to meet demand

Develop and direct adherence to safety programs and procedures for all sales force

Work closely with distributors and contractors to develop sales and marketing programs

Develop relationships with vendors

Present new products and design ideas to owners, architects, contractors and distributors in conjunction with sales representatives

Participate in industry promotions, seminars, and presentations (BIA, CSI, AIA, etc.)

Ensure all customer complaints are processed and resolved in a timely and acceptable manner

Coordinate periodic plant visits with customers, architects, engineers, etc.

Monitor, review, and report on sales performance and develop plans to improve or adjust customer relationships

Handle job protection requests for sales territory

Track job intelligence through Salesforce.com

Report on competitor activities within market area of responsibility and beyond if applicable

Report on progress of selling goals and objectives as well as personal accomplishments

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Capabilities

College degree with a minimum 5 years’ experience in sales of construction materials – preferably masonry products

Supervisory/management experience preferred

Hands-on approach to problem solving regarding sales, service, and promotion

Self-starter with a disciplined approach to working independently and utilizing resources to accomplish goals/objectives

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must be detail-oriented and strive for continuous improvement

Able to travel daily on a local basis and overnight on occasion (design studio, supply centers, plant visits, seminars, sales meetings, etc.)

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as may be assigned by the Manager and/or other senior management personnel.

Benefits:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and 401(k) plan.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Manufacturing

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