Regional Sales Manager- Public Sector- Los Angeles ​/ Bakersfield, California

Preferred qualifications

The ideal candidate will be based in Los Angeles , CA or Southern California minus San Diego county. Demonstrated experience selling or leading teams within MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) and Janitorial/Sanitation (Jan/San) product categories, with a strong understanding of customer needs, product applications, and industry trends. Sales management professional with recent people leader experience. Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to manage existing customer base.

Collaboration with team members, internal partners, and vendors. Salesforce CRM knowledge. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Positive attitude, and able to work through difficult times and stay focused and positive. Able to handle and prioritize a variety of projects, requests, and situations.

Responsible for managing and directing a sales force to achieve sales and profit goals within a territory. Design and recommend sales and marketing programs and set short- and long-term sales strategies. Develop and implement sales and customer retention programs to optimize sales performance, profitability and customer satisfaction. Plan, forecast, and report on sales and competitive pricing activities and tactics. This position requires operation of a Personal Vehicle and such operation is done consistently more than 20% of the average work week.

If selected for this position, the company will run a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. A requirement of this position is an acceptable MVR report.

Manages the day-to-day activities of individual sales representatives which may be grouped by channel, market, product unit, etc. Defines the sales process and develops efficient and creative sales strategies that drives desired sales outcomes and identify improvements where and when applicable. Analyzes and develops reports to identify opportunities within their territories for sales and revenue growth objectives. Spends time in the field and interacts with customers and internal partners to resolve escalated issues.

Develops sales processes that drive desired sales outcomes and increase market share within assigned territory. Manages and develops direct reports, including outside sales and special product sales. Reviews performance management, identifies successful candidates, and coaches and develops the team for career development and sales growth. Nature and Scope Solutions require analysis and investigation. Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.

Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.

Usually located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort, such as dust, fumes or odors. Most of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking and/or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds). Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines. For CA, CO, CT, D.C., DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VA, VT, WA.

$-$ Annual

HDS provides the following benefits to all permanent full-time associates:

• Medical (with Prescription drug coverage)
• dental
• vision plans
• Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day
• Paid Sick Time
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

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