A FOG (Friend of Gary) sent this:Sales ManagerAre you an experienced Sales Manager who enjoys coaching, mentoring and motivating a team?

We are seeking a Sales Manager for a successful and growing industrial distributorship based in Chicago. This is a key executive leadership role and will lead and mentor a team of 10+ field representatives. Candidate must have proven sales management experience (leading a team). Field sales ideal, but could have been an inside team.Ideal candidate will have experience in distribution, manufacturing, chemical/oil, transportation or logistics industries. Proven success managing a team, establishing sales strategies, training, and hiring staff.Responsibilities:

• Daily, weekly, monthly interaction with sales team to mentor, coach and inspire sales progress
• Develop individual goals, evaluate and structure sales activities
• Work with suppliers on special pricing and programs
• Provide guidance, support, training
• Collaborate with main supplier on programs, pricing, new product training, etc.

Requirements:

• Highly organized with technical competency (MS Office Suite, CRM Conversion)
• Understand the dynamics of dealing with multi-level sales people (veterans and entry level)
• Leadership and decision making skills
• Proven skills developing and implementing sales strategies, design structure and accountability to sales processes and techniques
• Experience developing and marketing promotions/incentive programs a plus
• Create an atmosphere of team collaboration, accountability, and encouragement

Benefits:

• Generous Base salary, commission, car allowance
• Profit Sharing
• 401k
• Full medical/dental – vision available

Interested candidates, please forward your resume and cover letter with salary history to me at Gary@GaryLouisNelson.com