Job title: Associate District Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Percentage: Full-Time
Location: Oregon
Employer: Electrolux Group
Reference: req2035
Closing date: 27-10-2015
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Associate District Manager Dealer Sales (Oregon)
Responsible for establishing and developing a relationship with retail customers in a specified region. Build a relationship that optimizes sales performance while inciting greater product commitment and sales. Meet sales, revenue and financial goals for responsible accounts. Plan and measure the growth and improvement of such accounts by selling more profitable goods. This position may call on existing or smaller accounts, works under general supervision, and reports to the assigned Zone Manager. This position requires extensive travel within that region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Make planned calls and chronicles the discussions and outcomes of each visit.
Influence and improve account profitability through various selling techniques.
Demonstrate products and provide product application learning opportunities.
Responsible for new business prospecting and development through staged events and demonstrations, formal/informal training sessions, etc.
Execute merchandising/advertising activities to support new product launches and re-branding efforts.
Facilitate the success of sales, marketing, and promotional campaigns.
Maintain displays as necessary for effective merchandising.
Be familiar with inventory levels and provoke adjustments as required.
Be aware of and promptly report on competitive conditions in the market.
Represent Electrolux Major Appliances at trade and industry shows/appearances
Control personal business expenses and submit timely expense reports.
Share successful selling techniques with colleagues.
Meet planned goals in all targeted categories
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Basic knowledge of various sales concepts, practices, and procedures.
Some merchandising experience preferred Ideal candidates should exhibit excellent interpersonal and selling skills.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Prior sales experience preferably within a durable goods capacity, a plus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Preferred applicants should be mature and balanced. Preferred candidates should support product-knowledge learning and intense product interest and commitment. Selected candidates should be organized and disciplined self-starters with goal-oriented drives. Applicants should be computer proficient and MS-Office fluent.
REQUIRED LANGUAGES:
English
Electrolux
is a global leader in home appliances, based on deep consumer insight and developed in close collaboration with professional users. We offer thoughtfully designed, innovative solutions for households and businesses, with products such as refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and small domestic appliances. Under esteemed brands including Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, Frigidaire and Electrolux Grand Cuisine, the Group sells more than 50 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year. In 2013 Electrolux had sales of $15.1 billion and 61,000 employees. For more information go to http://group.electrolux.com
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