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Driven by imagination, intention and purpose, Patcraft creates high-performance flooring solutions for every market sector. For more than 75 years, we have worked alongside our customers to best understand how flooring will support the way people learn, work, heal and connect within a space. Knowing that flooring plays an integral role in the built environment, we think big and with keen attention to the trends and innovation happening in design every day. As a leading soft and hard surface commercial brand, we hold ourselves to the highest standards delivering quality products that transform space and human experience.

Specific responsibilities include daily sales calls on existing customers. Must present products to architects, designers, end users and other users. New end use business development skills are preferred. Additionally, he or she must continually prospect for viable new accounts while developing a key awareness of what is happening within the Northern New England market. Ideally, this person is already living in the vicinity of Portland ME, Manchester, NH, or Burlington, VT.

Responsibilities:

• Characteristics to include honesty, integrity, hard work, enthusiasm and motivation.
• Work with architects, designers, flooring contractors, end users, contractors, etc. to select appropriate products for their projects that fit within their design criteria, budget and time frame.
• Travel daily throughout assigned area to call on existing customers and prospect new customers to solicit business.
• Manage project from inception to completion including identifying opportunity, product selection, specification, order placement, order tracking, delivery coordination, installation oversight, punch walk/ claim coordination( if necessary), and communication of maintenance program.
• Must be motivated and comfortable working and supporting a closely knit team environment.
• Must be able and competent to work with and manage customer base thru CRM ( Customer Relationship Management) tool such as Salesforce.com
• Follow up on a variety of leads from sources such as Dodge, CoStar, networking groups
• Build relationships with existing and new customers by entertaining such as lunches, dinners or special events.

Contract Account Managers must implement the selling process in his/her area; they must have the ability to make good judgment decisions. A full understanding of the product line is essential. Furthermore, an understanding of the application that each product serves is critical. The ability to interface/communicate with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectable manner is a must. The ideal candidate will possess a flexible personality and be able to communicate clearly to other persons, both orally and in written form. Contract Account Managers must give presentations to architects, designers, and end-users to educate them on the flooring industry and how Patcraft can benefit them on their projects.

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED and previous floor covering sales experience required.

If no Bachelor’s degree, minimum 5 years previous industry sales experience required.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree

Living in the vicinity of Portland ME, Manchester, NH, or Burlington, VT.

Commercial flooring experience preferred.

Required Competencies:

• Build Trusting Relationships
• Influence Others
• Execute Action Plan
• Build Customer Satisfaction
• Initiate Action
• Adapt and Change

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Patcraft

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) is a global hotel company with properties located in major cities and four continents under The Langham Hotels and Resorts and Cordis Hotels and Resorts brands. It is the hospitality arm of Great Eagle Holdings, a leading property development company in Hong Kong.

The Langham, New York offers modern luxury on Fifth Avenue and is recognized for its genuine, personalized service in line with the culture and values of Langham Hospitality Group. The hotel boasts spacious guest rooms with views of the Empire State Building, The Gallery event space and fine dining at Ai Fiori.

The Senior Corporate Sales Manager will exceed revenue goals as assigned in Corporate FIT market segments ensuring guest satisfaction, soliciting new and repeat accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solicit, evaluate, sell and confirm business to meet overall market segment budgeted sales and profit margin.
• Conduct site inspections throughout property.
• Draft proposals, contracts, letters, and reports in a timely manner.
• Contact customers in house to promote good will and foster additional business, repeat bookings and referrals.
• Handle account details so all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure flawless execution and participate in solving problems with other departments related to business booked.
• Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel to previous, current and potential clients.
• Use professional sales techniques to negotiate the best possible terms and conditions that satisfy customer (internal and external) requirements.
• Maintain hotel relationships with key accounts to increase customer satisfaction and account revenue.
• Develop and conduct persuasive sales presentations to prospective clients.
• Travel locally to conduct outside sales calls, promote the hotel and review competition’s business.
• Research periodicals, internet, trade journals, and other publications to learn about potential business opportunities.
• Significant out of town travel to solicit business in feeder cities.
• Prepare information for, meet with, and entertain clients as deemed appropriate by potential business from that account.
• Represent Hotel at trade shows.
• Attend or host hotel events as required.
• Audit or assist with client billing as required.
• Follow brands sustainability guidelines and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must have knowledge of a hotel structure and how all departments interact.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Delphi, Opera
• Must be able to effectively work with a variety of internal and external customers and colleagues.
• Must have basic math skills to prepare cost proposals.
• Must be able to travel throughout designated markets.
• Must have developed language skills to the point to be able to read newspapers, periodicals, journals, and manuals.
• Write business letters, summaries, and reports, using prescribed format, and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lifting 30 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
• Talking and hearing.
• Requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related industry preferred.
• Proven track record in sales is a must with minimum of 2 years of pro-active sales experience in hospitality environment.

For more information about the property, please visit:

https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/new-york/

Salary Range: $90,000-110,000

EOE, including disability/vets

Langham Hospitality Group

Aimbridge Hospitality is looking for a Sales Manager to join our team at the Hilton Garden Inn Market Center! The ideal candidate has Hilton experience as a sales manager, sales coordinator or front desk. If you’re looking to get in with the nation’s largest third-party management company, now is the time! Aimbridge is a place to GROW, SUCCEED, and BELONG. Join us! #aimhigher #salescareers

Job Summary

The Sales Manager is responsible for attainment of assigned goals tied to the overall performance of the hotel. The individual will be responsible for effectively soliciting and securing new accounts. The Sales Manager will work in conjunction with the Director of Sales to achieve the hotel’s revenue and market share goals for one or more properties. The focus of sales may vary based on the respective property the associate is assigned to (i.e. Leisure Business Travel Group SMERF). Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• High School diploma or equivalent required; previous Hotel Sales experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
• Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate convince sell and influence other managerial personnel hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Experience with professional selling skills desired: opening probing supporting closing
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks; strong organization and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Effectively attain assigned sales and revenue goals as well as solicitation call goals.
• Proactively conduct solicitation calls conduct sales tours and entertain clients specific to Leisure SMERF Business Travel (BT) and/or Groups as applicable by property.
• Grow existing relationships with assigned accounts specific to Leisure SMERF Business Travel (BT) and/or Groups as applicable by property.
• Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive friendly courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations company standards sales standards and sales metrics related.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments.
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations as applicable.
• May assist in implementing and/or participating in special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes etc.
• Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales.

Company Overview

As the global leader in third-party hotel management, our growing portfolio represents over 1,550 hotels in all 50 states and 22 countries, from top international lodging brands to luxury hotels, destination resorts and lifestyle hotels. Our associates around the globe are passionate about serving our guests and driving exceptional results, and thrive in a culture where everyone is inspired to be the best. Join a world of possibility with Aimbridge Hospitality.

Benefits

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Aimbridge Hospitality

Driven by imagination, intention and purpose, Patcraft creates high-performance flooring solutions for every market sector. For more than 75 years, we have worked alongside our customers to best understand how flooring will support the way people learn, work, heal and connect within a space. Knowing that flooring plays an integral role in the built environment, we think big and with keen attention to the trends and innovation happening in design every day. As a leading soft and hard surface commercial brand, we hold ourselves to the highest standards delivering quality products that transform space and human experience.

Specific responsibilities include daily sales calls on existing customers. Must present products to architects, designers, end users and other users. New end use business development skills are preferred. Additionally, he or she must continually prospect for viable new accounts while developing a key awareness of what is happening within the Birmingham, AL market.

Responsibilities:

• Characteristics to include honesty, integrity, hard work, enthusiasm and motivation.
• Work with architects, designers, flooring contractors, end users, contractors, etc. to select appropriate products for their projects that fit within their design criteria, budget and time frame.
• Travel daily throughout assigned area to call on existing customers and prospect new customers to solicit business.
• Manage project from inception to completion including identifying opportunity, product selection, specification, order placement, order tracking, delivery coordination, installation oversight, punch walk/ claim coordination( if necessary), and communication of maintenance program.
• Must be motivated and comfortable working and supporting a closely knit team environment.
• Must be able and competent to work with and manage customer base thru CRM ( Customer Relationship Management) tool such as Salesforce.com
• Follow up on a variety of leads from sources such as Dodge, CoStar, networking groups
• Build relationships with existing and new customers by entertaining such as lunches, dinners or special events.

Contract Account Managers must implement the selling process in his/her area; they must have the ability to make good judgment decisions. A full understanding of the product line is essential. Furthermore, an understanding of the application that each product serves is critical. The ability to interface/communicate with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectable manner is a must. The ideal candidate will possess a flexible personality and be able to communicate clearly to other persons, both orally and in written form. Contract Account Managers must give presentations to architects, designers, and end-users to educate them on the flooring industry and how Patcraft can benefit them on their projects.

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED and previous floor covering sales experience required.

If no Bachelor’s degree, minimum 5 years previous industry sales experience required.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree

Living in or familiar with the Birmingham, AL market strongly preferred.

Commercial flooring experience preferred.

Required Competencies:

• Build Trusting Relationships
• Influence Others
• Execute Action Plan
• Build Customer Satisfaction
• Initiate Action
• Adapt and Change

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Patcraft

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) is a global hotel company with properties located in major cities and four continents under The Langham Hotels and Resorts and Cordis Hotels and Resorts brands. It is the hospitality arm of Great Eagle Holdings, a leading property development company in Hong Kong.

The Langham, New York offers modern luxury on Fifth Avenue and is recognized for its genuine, personalized service in line with the culture and values of Langham Hospitality Group. The hotel boasts spacious guest rooms with views of the Empire State Building, The Gallery event space and fine dining at Ai Fiori.

The Senior Group Sales Manager will exceed revenue goals as assigned in group market segment ensuring guest satisfaction, soliciting new and repeat accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solicit, evaluate, sell and confirm business to meet overall market segment budgeted sales and profit margin.
• Conduct site inspections throughout property.
• Draft proposals, contracts, letters, and reports in a timely manner.
• Contact customers in house to promote good will and foster additional business, repeat bookings and referrals.
• Handle account details so all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure flawless execution and participate in solving problems with other departments related to business booked.
• Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel to previous, current and potential clients.
• Use professional sales techniques to negotiate the best possible terms and conditions that satisfy customer (internal and external) requirements.
• Maintain hotel relationships with key accounts to increase customer satisfaction and account revenue.
• Develop and conduct persuasive sales presentations to prospective clients.
• Travel locally to conduct outside sales calls, promote the hotel and review competition’s business.
• Research periodicals, internet, trade journals, and other publications to learn about potential business opportunities.
• Prepare information for, meet with, and entertain clients as deemed appropriate by potential business from that account.
• Represent Hotel at trade shows either in North America or overseas as requested.
• Attend or host hotel events as required.
• Audit or assist with client billing as required.
• Follow brands sustainability guidelines and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must have knowledge of a hotel structure and how all departments interact.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Delphi, Opera
• Must be able to effectively work with a variety of internal and external customers and colleagues.
• Must have basic math skills to prepare cost proposals.
• Must be able to travel throughout designated markets.
• Must have developed English language skills to the point to be able to read newspapers, periodicals, journals, and manuals and to present fluently.
• Ability to write fluent English in business emails/ letters, summaries, and reports, using prescribed format, and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lifting 30 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
• Talking and hearing.
• Requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related industry preferred.
• Proven track record in sales is a must with minimum of 3 years of pro-active sales experience in hospitality environment.

For more information about the property, please visit:

https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/new-york/

EOE, including disability/vets

Langham Hospitality Group

Driven by imagination, intention and purpose, Patcraft creates high-performance flooring solutions for every market sector. For more than 75 years, we have worked alongside our customers to best understand how flooring will support the way people learn, work, heal and connect within a space. Knowing that flooring plays an integral role in the built environment, we think big and with keen attention to the trends and innovation happening in design every day. As a leading soft and hard surface commercial brand, we hold ourselves to the highest standards delivering quality products that transform space and human experience.

Specific responsibilities include daily sales calls on existing customers. Must present products to architects, designers, end users and other users. New end use business development skills are preferred. Additionally, he or she must continually prospect for viable new accounts while developing a key awareness of what is happening within the Northern New England market. Ideally, this person is already living in the vicinity of Portland ME, Manchester, NH, or Burlington, VT.

Responsibilities:

• Characteristics to include honesty, integrity, hard work, enthusiasm and motivation.
• Work with architects, designers, flooring contractors, end users, contractors, etc. to select appropriate products for their projects that fit within their design criteria, budget and time frame.
• Travel daily throughout assigned area to call on existing customers and prospect new customers to solicit business.
• Manage project from inception to completion including identifying opportunity, product selection, specification, order placement, order tracking, delivery coordination, installation oversight, punch walk/ claim coordination( if necessary), and communication of maintenance program.
• Must be motivated and comfortable working and supporting a closely knit team environment.
• Must be able and competent to work with and manage customer base thru CRM ( Customer Relationship Management) tool such as Salesforce.com
• Follow up on a variety of leads from sources such as Dodge, CoStar, networking groups
• Build relationships with existing and new customers by entertaining such as lunches, dinners or special events.

Contract Account Managers must implement the selling process in his/her area; they must have the ability to make good judgment decisions. A full understanding of the product line is essential. Furthermore, an understanding of the application that each product serves is critical. The ability to interface/communicate with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectable manner is a must. The ideal candidate will possess a flexible personality and be able to communicate clearly to other persons, both orally and in written form. Contract Account Managers must give presentations to architects, designers, and end-users to educate them on the flooring industry and how Patcraft can benefit them on their projects.

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED and previous floor covering sales experience required.

If no Bachelor’s degree, minimum 5 years previous industry sales experience required.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree

Living in the vicinity of Portland ME, Manchester, NH, or Burlington, VT.

Commercial flooring experience preferred.

Required Competencies:

• Build Trusting Relationships
• Influence Others
• Execute Action Plan
• Build Customer Satisfaction
• Initiate Action
• Adapt and Change

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Patcraft

Driven by imagination, intention and purpose, Patcraft creates high-performance flooring solutions for every market sector. For more than 75 years, we have worked alongside our customers to best understand how flooring will support the way people learn, work, heal and connect within a space. Knowing that flooring plays an integral role in the built environment, we think big and with keen attention to the trends and innovation happening in design every day. As a leading soft and hard surface commercial brand, we hold ourselves to the highest standards delivering quality products that transform space and human experience.

Specific responsibilities include daily sales calls on existing customers. Must present products to architects, designers, end users and other users. New end use business development skills are preferred. Additionally, he or she must continually prospect for viable new accounts while developing a key awareness of what is happening within the Northern New England market. Ideally, this person is already living in the vicinity of Portland ME, Manchester, NH, or Burlington, VT.

Responsibilities:

• Characteristics to include honesty, integrity, hard work, enthusiasm and motivation.
• Work with architects, designers, flooring contractors, end users, contractors, etc. to select appropriate products for their projects that fit within their design criteria, budget and time frame.
• Travel daily throughout assigned area to call on existing customers and prospect new customers to solicit business.
• Manage project from inception to completion including identifying opportunity, product selection, specification, order placement, order tracking, delivery coordination, installation oversight, punch walk/ claim coordination( if necessary), and communication of maintenance program.
• Must be motivated and comfortable working and supporting a closely knit team environment.
• Must be able and competent to work with and manage customer base thru CRM ( Customer Relationship Management) tool such as Salesforce.com
• Follow up on a variety of leads from sources such as Dodge, CoStar, networking groups
• Build relationships with existing and new customers by entertaining such as lunches, dinners or special events.

Contract Account Managers must implement the selling process in his/her area; they must have the ability to make good judgment decisions. A full understanding of the product line is essential. Furthermore, an understanding of the application that each product serves is critical. The ability to interface/communicate with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectable manner is a must. The ideal candidate will possess a flexible personality and be able to communicate clearly to other persons, both orally and in written form. Contract Account Managers must give presentations to architects, designers, and end-users to educate them on the flooring industry and how Patcraft can benefit them on their projects.

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED and previous floor covering sales experience required.

If no Bachelor’s degree, minimum 5 years previous industry sales experience required.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree

Living in the vicinity of Portland ME, Manchester, NH, or Burlington, VT.

Commercial flooring experience preferred.

Required Competencies:

• Build Trusting Relationships
• Influence Others
• Execute Action Plan
• Build Customer Satisfaction
• Initiate Action
• Adapt and Change

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Patcraft

We are looking for a Director of Sales and Marketing for the newest Doubletree Hotel in South San Francisco.

Develop and book future business by identifying potential leads and actively soliciting future business within specified territory. Prospect and develop new accounts. Responsible for maximizing a hotel’s revenues by developing programs to increase occupancy and make profitable use of its accommodation, meeting, and leisure facilities along with the Revenue team. Market the hotel in conjunction with the Marketing Manager to various markets using various social platforms.

• Responsible for prospecting, soliciting, and booking groups which maximize revenue for the hotel.
• Create new relationships with clients in the corporate, Leisure SMERF Business Travel (BT) and/or Groups
• Lead and direct the sales managers within your team
• Proactively conduct outside sales calls conduct sales tours and entertain clients. Service and Prospect leads for the Hotel.
• Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies.
• Identify creative ways to increase business for the hotel and its facilities.
• Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels.
• Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions. Understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein.
• Interact with in house guests and solicit future business or generate leads
• Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
• Comply with attainment of individual goals as well as team goals and budgeted metrics.
• Train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel including Sales Food and Beverage Front Office and Reservations.
• Complete RFPs for Corporates by working with the Revenue Manager and Hotel General Managers
• Cold calling
• Identify creative ways to increase business for the hotel and its facilities.
• Responsible for promoting and marketing the hotel and its facilities to conference planners, tour operators, wholesalers, and ad hoc group members. Conduct on-site assessments of the property with prospective clients.
• Maintain good relationships with existing clients, generating repeat business.
• Complete weekly prospective calls and demonstrate a conversion rate into actual sales bookings.
• Will be responsible for coordinating marketing and promotional activities to meet customer needs, working closely with other hotel staff to ensure customers are satisfied with the facilities and their time there. Provides outstanding customer service when dealing with potential new customers or leads.
• Interact with in house guests and solicit future business or generate leads
• Create various marketing plans and promotions in coordination with the revenue team.

Job Requirements

A self-starter with an outgoing personality who enjoys interacting with new and established clients.

Prior experience in hotel sales and experience of working in Branded hotels is required. Prior experience of working with a Hilton branded hotel is preferred.

Experience in hotel sales for 7-10 years

Must be able to Drive.

Has excellent written and oral communication skills and telephone etiquette.

This person must present a professional appearance.

This person must be able to handle the stress of multiple tasks; must be able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines in a timely manner.

This person must be punctual and able to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Intermediate computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel are required and basic knowledge of Delphi

Doubletree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Boulevard

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

The Territory Manager job description includes but is not limited to working with existing and potential strategic customers to increase sales within your territory. Building customer relationships from top-level management and down, making sales calls, developing applications, exploring new markets and assessing the competitive environment. Develop and maintain an excellent, team-based collaborative relationship with Field Application Engineers, Global Account Managers, Inside Sales, and Customer Care. Represent Zeus in a professional manner in all aspects of what you do.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain the sales pipeline along with customer notes and activities in the CRM system.

• Develop and manage your territory and know the products and capabilities we sell as well as the applications they are sold into.

• Map customer organizations and their needs to Zeus products and capabilities.

• Travel in territory as needed to develop accounts to meet revenue objectives. Provide weekly update reports to management.

• Forecast monthly projected sales for Top 20 customers to the Sales and Demand Planning teams. Include pertinent info on other customers.

• Submit professional weekly executive summaries and call reports to Sales Management and Inside Sales through email and the CRM system by Monday 12:00 EST listing activities from previous weeks calls as well as the following weeks itinerary.

• Communicate daily with Inside Sales Representatives, Field Application Engineers and Sales Managers regarding pertinent issues at accounts, quotes, samples questions etc.

• Develop new customers through networking, research, referrals, etc. and conduct cold calls where appropriate.

• Follow up on action items to insure they have been handled appropriately and in a timely fashion.

• Obtain as much information as possible on competition and industry trends providing information on pricing, lead times, capabilities, etc. to Zeus management.

• Maintain customer files containing paperwork from Zeus corporate (i.e. quotes, samples, letters etc.).

• Maintain and exercise professional standards, dress code and ethics.

• Ensure the confidentiality of proprietary Zeus and customer information.

• Entertain customers effectively while being prudent with Zeus money.

• Host Zeus corporate visitors and help manage logistics to ensure a successful meeting.

• Submit expense reports to the Regional Sales Manager monthly with appropriate receipts. Stay within the travel allowance guidelines as directed by Zeus. Work within the budget for mobile phone, office equipment, office Internet access and misc. office supplies.

• Maintain Zeus-owned office equipment.

• Insure the company vehicle is cleaned and serviced at regular intervals. Fully comply with requirements of the Zeus Fleet Safety Program.

Other:

• The base of operations will be the home office. No other site other than a temporary site for meeting can be used.

• All orders received must be confirmed by the Inside Sales Office.

• All Zeus product materials in the possession of the Territory Manager is for samples purposes only.

• All financial activities such as credit reports and collections will be handled through Zeus accounting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree, preferably business related.

• 3 to 15 years sales experience in a technical environment.

• Knowledge of pertinent industries within the territory.

• Comfortable with computers and working knowledge in Windows, Outlook, PowerPoint, and the CRM system.

• Knowledge of the plastics industry is a plus

Zeus Industrial Products, Inc.

Job Summary: The Regional Manager is a strategic leader representing Company brand across multiple states and acts in a manner reflective of the company culture of high moral standards, Innovation and continuous evolution, trust in the team, and sustainable relationships. In this role, you are responsible for developing and maintaining strong distributor relationships and customers through purposeful interactions. The person is responsible for meeting or exceeding company objectives and sales goals based on budget.

The Regional Manager will oversee (and MUST reside in one of) the following states: (IL,WI, MN, IA)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Promotes and sells all Zonin 1821 brands to meet or exceed company sales quotas through existing distributors and customers, and identifies new sources of business
• Responsible for all aspects of market investments including and not limited to, pricing policies, pricing support, market support, sponsors of local events, POS, and travel and entertainment.
• Develops effective distributor objectives based on plan, monitors, and measures performance versus goals, communicates set objectives and priorities to distributor partners, and takes appropriate corrective action if goals are not being met
• Develops and maintains key account and target lists; develops relationships at top-level accounts both individually as well as with the distributor partners
• Executes assigned programs as directed and, upon approval, introduces creative programs based on market needs and regional budgets
• Schedules and leads effective distributor sales meetings involving all levels of management; coordinates monthly meetings with distributor sales teams
• Executes and or assists in quarterly business reviews with distributors
• Solicits feedback of 1821 products from the distributor market view while keeping up to date on competition and market trends to communicate information to marketing, sales, and senior leaders
• Communicates with the marketing department on the development of effective programming and execution as it relates to their region
• Follows through on the implementations of national programming: I.E. Couponing; competitive set information and pricing surveys
• Manages point of sale (POS) and marketing materials needed for accounts; orders sales tools to ensure a timely and effective market execution
• Responsible for educating distributors and customers on the portfolio, product knowledge, and brand standards
• Conducts wine tastings, fundraisers, trade shows, and other wine events for and with distributors
• Monitors inventory and shipment levels to ensure depletion and profit goals are achieved
• Encourages cross-functional relationships throughout the organization with different departments
• Submits required reports and expenses in a timely manner, meets all prescribed deadlines

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with distributors and customers
• Excellent verbal, written, communication and presentation skills
• Must have analytical, planning, organizational, merchandising, and negotiation skills
• Ability to successfully execute sales plans and marketing strategies
• Ability to understand and apply market intelligence to sales strategy; read and evaluate sales and marketing reports, analysis, and trends
• Ability to stay current with company brands, programs, initiatives, policies, and procedures as well as products offered by the company’s competition
• Ability to multitask and complete work while traveling.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• PC literate with solid knowledge in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and knowledge of Nielsen/BDN
• Able to succeed in changing environment
• Ability to stay current with state regulations related to wine distribution and selling

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in Business Administration, Sales, and Marketing or a related field is strongly preferred. Work experience may substitute for education
• 3-5 years of combined experience with wine suppliers and/or distributors in selling wines, building brands, and customer relations

Additional Job Requirements:

• Requires ability to travel frequently and flexibility in schedule to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and vehicle required with an acceptable driving record.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

ZONIN1821 Group