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Cerro Wire LLC

Director of Sales - East

RemoteUTC-6…UTC-5
Published
Role
Sales
Experience
Senior
$112k–$168k/yr
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No BS summary

Sales director with 5+ years in the Electrical Distribution channel. Must manage distributor/customer relationships in the East territory, work remotely, and travel at least 60%. Prefer CST or EST location.

Required skills

Adobe AcrobatMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordPower BI/similar reporting tools

What you'll do

  • Manage E.D. accounts for performance and profitability.
  • Anticipate customer needs and proactively address those needs.
  • Identify growth opportunities within accounts via most effective product placement and promotional opportunities.
  • Maintain pricing changes as related to product categories and agreed upon price change levels.
  • Work with Data Analyst to review sales, trends, and opportunities.
  • Monthly reporting requested from customers, including but not limited to Fill Rate Reports, Shipments & Tracking vs. Goals for quarterly or annual rebate.
  • Process and issue quotations based upon desired company results.
  • Manage Manufacturer’s Representatives (Reps) in specified territory including budgeting, sales vs. plan, pricing strategy, support customer events, contractor engagement, etc.
  • Plan and participate in industry events such as trade shows, conferences, customer events, etc.
  • Host customers for Cerrowire plant tours to showcase the company’s abilities, people, value, and culture.
  • Coordinate efforts and communicate with Technical Sales and Innovation team personnel in support of company’s contractor-facing strategy.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with customers which encourage strong communication, information sharing, and delivery of desired outcome.
  • Other Duties as assigned by Manager.

What they require

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
  • Ability to work without direct supervision.
  • Advanced computer experience (Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Access / Excel / Outlook / PowerPoint / Windows / Word/ PowerBI or similar reporting tools).
  • Demonstrated analytical skills and organizational skills.
  • Proven attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of employees (both inside and outside the company).
  • Position will be located remotely.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Electrical Distribution channel is required.
  • Demonstrated trust and integrity, high ethical standards, interpersonal competence and the ability to prevent, reduce and resolve conflict.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and generate results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated team and leadership skills: decision making, analytical, team building and organization skills.
  • Ability to travel at least 60% within, and occasionally outside the assigned territory.
  • Preferably located in CST or EST for ease of regular travel to locations in the East Territory.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in business related major.
  • Preferred: Experience working for an electrical manufacturer, distributor, or electrical product manufacturer’s representative.
  • Preferred: Established relationships with distributors and contractors within the territory.

Benefits

  • Medical.
  • Dental.
  • Vision.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Spouse and Child Life Insurance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Child Scholarship.
  • 401k/Roth with Company Match.
  • Company Discounts: Travel Services, Technology, Cell Phone Service, Concert Tickets, Amusement Parks, and much more.
  • Additional Benefits Not Listed.
  • Comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more.

Cerro Wire LLC is part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings, backed by Berkshire Hathaway.

Manufacturing
$112k–$168k/yr