Sales Manager - Columbia, MD

COMPENSATION:

The standard pay range for this role is between $80000 and $100000 plus the possibility of additional performance based incentives.

The salary will vary based on criteria such as education experience and qualifications of the applicant location internal equity and alignment with the market.

LOCATION DETAILS: Columbia MD

• This job operates in a hybrid environment between a home office school community and event environments (home office and fieldbased position).
• Territory sales must currently reside in/near the location fulltime to manage local client relationships and maximize sales opportunities.

WORK HOURS: Hours may vary based on the team and customers needs. Evenings and weekends may be required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Travel in the field with Sales Pros to help develop new accounts and increase sales in current accounts expected to be ten (10) or more business days a month as well as time participating in regional Coaches Clinics/Shows conferences and territory events.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

BSN Sports is looking for a Sales Manager to join our team and lead/support the front line in one of the most dynamic industries in the world: sports. A Sales Manager is responsible for optimizing sales gross profit and maximizing market share in the assigned territory.

A Sales Managerwill represent Varsity Brands by demonstration of company core values in driving the highest ethical standards of conduct in all business activities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Sales Management & Training: Coach/train Sales Pros on product knowledge professional sales techniques company culture and procedures; motivate Sales Pros to exceed goals and develop professional sales habits; resolve problems on a timely basis; and ensure Sales Pros adhere to company policy.
• Business Development: Travel in the field with Sales Pros to help develop new accounts and increase sales in current accounts expected to be ten (10) or more business days a month.
• Recruiting: Develop a pipeline of future Sales Pros; interview and recruit the best talent to join the BSN SPORTS team.
• Sales: Ensure sales pros in assigned territory meet or exceed sales and margin goals.
• Territory & Company Development: Evaluate account performance reviews to budget and forecast sales of products. Assist Regional Sales Director and Sales VP in planning and presentations for sales meetings participate in regional trade shows lead weekly regional sales huddles and team / individual training sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Results oriented.
• Motivational leader and team builder.
• Client Focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Building trust.
• Gaining commitment.
• Servant leadership.
• Strong coaching capabilities.
• High integrity/Strong moral character.
• Effective planning and organizing.
• Technical/Professional Knowledge.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree from a 4year university preferred
• 2 years prior sales team management experience (510 direct supports).
• 3 years prior B2B sales experience with a proven track record of success.
• Recruiting experience.
• Experience training new employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands that are described as required are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This job operates in a hybrid environment between a home office school community and event environments. Prolonged periods of sitting standing bending lifting and driving will all occur on a regular basis.

SALES MANAGER PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Fulfilling work that presents new challenges and exciting opportunities every day of the week.
• Salary plus bonus opportunity.
• Sales management training program.
• Annual Recognition Event

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