Regional Sales Force Manager

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Regional Sales Force Manager
Design Ideas, Ltd. has established itself as a premier product design firm in the United States, helping retail stores provide hip, fun, unique, and affordable consumer home and office accessories. Our customers include Target, Staples, Bed Bath & Beyond, the Museum of Modern Art, as well as many independent retail stores and boutiques across the globe.

This position is responsible for the management of Design Ideas’ Independent Sales Representatives. Responsibilities include: hiring and managing rep groups across the country, supervising rep quotas and coaching underachieving reps, creating and maintaining sales programs, managing and selling key house accounts, attending internal product and process meetings.


Estimated breakdown of duties:
70% working directly with Reps (via phone or email)
15% executing strategy and initiatives
10% managing key house accounts
5% attending internal meetings


The compensation for this position will be salaried based on experience and education. As a full time employee, you will also be eligible for health, dental, life, and disability insurance; 401 k; flexible spending plan; casual atmosphere; and free merchandise.


If you’re ready to join our team please send your resume and cover letter with compensation expectations (required) to: [Click here for email]
Or by mail: PO Box 2967, Springfield, Illinois, 62708
Resumes can also be faxed to: 217-753-3080


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www.designideas.net
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should have strong organization and time management skills, pay close attention to detail, be committed to achieving goals and a creative problem solver.
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) is required.
Applicants with sales and/or management experience are encouraged to apply.
A Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.

Hard Skills:
Incredible organization and time management skillsExcellent ambassador skillsAttention to detailStrong statistical and analytical skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office products and, specifically, strong knowledge of ExcelGood written and oral communication skillsAbility to execute on vision and strategySales management experience strongly preferredBachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

Soft Skills:
Creative problem solverVisionaryGoal OrientedGives and commands loyalty