Sales Manager
Moorhead, MN, US, 56560
ABOUT THE ROLE
Working as a key member of the Regional Leadership Team, the Sales Manager, Fargo-Moorhead Ready
Mix Concrete and Aggreagates is responsible for developing the market sales strategy and leading,
managing, and developing a team of Sales personnel to execute the strategy for the Fargo Moorhead
business. This includes, but is not limited to, the achievement of sustainability and innovation goals, sales and profitability objectives, the development and implementation of a sound marketing strategy to maximize profitability and efficiencies, the recruitment, training, development and management of a professional sales force, the oversight of customer complaint resolutions and the management of the overall sales area administrative system to support the activities of the area sales. In addition, the Sales Manager works with his/her peers on the Regional Leadership Team achieve the Safety, Financial, and Business Development goals of the North Central Region Fargo Moorhead area.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Work with the General Manager to develop market-specific strategies.
- Translate strategies into account and call plans.
- Implement the strategies, account plans, and call plans.
- Nurture & build customer relationships while preserving the ability to: negotiate effectively with
customers, close sales, identify unmet and/or latent customer needs & communicate these within Holcim, maintain acceptable DSO and minimize outstanding past-due balances, broaden & deepen the business relationship with the customer. - Work with Business Operations Teams to effectively manage the business & achieve/exceed targets.
- Manage price/volume relationship to maximize margin.
- Lead and manage field personnel, including: setting performance objectives, developing and coaching field personnel, reviewing performance.
- Embrace & actively drive implementation of more effective sales processes and practices.
- Champion change and challenge status quo, always asking “how can we do it better?
- Advocate with local/state legislative bodies and regulatory agencies (e.g., DOTs).
- Forecast demand for effective supply planning for a transportation network
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and
environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree or at least 5 years concrete, aggregates or construction experience
Additional Education Preferred: Masters degree
Field of Study Preferred: Civil Engineering, Business, Concrete Technology, or similar
Required Work Experience: 5 to 10 years, minimum of 5 years of commercial experience required (business development, marketing, sales, channel management, construction materials experience preferred (RMX concrete, aggregates, paving, civil contracting); experience in a commission-based, comp
Required Training/Certifications: Sandler sales training and certification preferred.
Required Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft skills; working knowledge in SAP, Salesforce and Qlikview/Qliksense
Additional Requirements:
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved
Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
Nearest Major Market: Fargo