Area Sales Manager - South California
, CA, United States
**Area Sales Manager - South California**
Field Sales South California, California Minimum Experience **Mid-level** PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety products, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Area Sales Manager - South California within our U.S. national sales team, where you will be based between Santa Barbara, El Centro and San Diego. the candidate will be based in Portwest is one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 4500 strong, with customer service staff in over 130 countries. We design and manufacture Industry leading products in fully owned production facilities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As the Area Sales Manager for South California, you will bring your PPE and/or workwear sales experience to sell Portwest products to distributors in the territory. As Area Sales Manager you will open new and develop existing distribution channels in this fast-paced outside sales position. You should be able to work well alone and collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager to continue to build upon the companys success in the region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Build quality business relationships with new and existing accounts
* Conduct daily face-to-face sales meetings to maintain and develop relationships with distributors and end users throughout your territory
* Identify new business opportunities and complete sales planning
* Utilize solutions-based strategies to win new business on a continuous and consistent basis
* Identify existing customers with high growth potential and create a roadmap for their further development
* Engage in consultative selling by identifying customers needs and providing a Portwest solution to meet those needs
* Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers
* Focus on selling new Portwest products by bringing samples to each meeting
* Ensure effective after meeting follow-up to close sales
* Conduct ongoing development of market intelligence, including marketing events such as trade shows, seminars, and exhibitions
* Drive significant growth into target industry segments and designated channels
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
* 1-3 years PPE, workwear or safety wear sales experience is preferred
* Experience selling on behalf of a manufacturer, distributor, reseller or agency
* Experience drafting and executing sales plans for aggressive expansion
* Appetite to continue rapid growth of Portwest through field sales
* Ability to translate business initiatives into bottom line results
* Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
* Positive attitude with a winning mentality
* Excellent team player
COMPENSATION
We offer an attractive base salary commensurate with experience, bonus opportunity, car allowance, and a competitive benefits package
WHAT TO DO NOW
Please apply today with an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining your experience relating to this position.
COMPANY AWARDS
* Ibec Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 companies 2021
* Portwest CEO - Business Man Of The Year - InBusiness Ireland 2020
* Portwest CEO - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017
* Great Place to Work 2021
* Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2016-2020
* Exporter of the Year 2018
* Private Irish Business of the Year Export Industry Awards 2019
* Safety Awards Customer Service Winner 2016
* All Stars Export Business of the Year 2017
Location South California, California Minimum Experience Mid-level
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