Market Manager

THE CARPET GUYS
Michigan’s most trusted CARPET & FLOORING specialist is expanding to the Chicagoland area in early June 2023 and is looking for a Market Manager (General Manager).

The ideal candidate will lead the company’s sales force by reviewing sales results, providing effective training, and setting goals for sales teams. This candidate should have an ability to effectively understand customers’ needs in a given territory and educate the sales team on effective sales techniques for the area.

Position Summary
Responsible for sales of designated geographical territory, including sales and
marketing efforts to produce and maintain the required revenue budgeted for the
territory.
Position Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of our products
• With assistance from corporate office they will develop and execute a sales plan that meets or exceeds goals for the territory
• Continuously work to expand customer account base
• Maintain consistent communication and follow-up with existing and new
  customers
• Maintain close contact with Sales Support Functions including Customer
• Service, Planning, Pricing, and Claims
• Stay abreast and communicate effectively with corporate office relevant marketplace dynamics, including product trends and competitive
  intelligence
• Complete required sales reporting in timely manner
• Manage sales team and office staff to ensure needs of location are met
  Ability to train and reinforce company policies and procedures to sales
  team and administrative team

This position reports to the CEO at our Troy, Michigan location and will be a driving force in the success of this new location.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years selling experience in dealer driven environment with proven track record of success
• Product and market knowledge
• Experience with CRM
• Ability and willingness to travel on a regular basis

Competencies

• Highly effective communication and presentation skills
• Results orientated: Follow through on projects to completion
• High motivation and drive for excellence
• Proven leadership track record
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Administrative skills: maintain all reporting on timely basis
• Strong analytical, and planning skills

Pay structure is salary plus bonus commensurate with experience. Full Benefits available including Health, dental, vision, life insurance and paid time off.