Area Sales Manager

Role Overview: An Area Sales Manager is responsible for achieving sales targets within a specific geographic region by managing a sales team, developing and implementing sales strategies, and building strong client relationships. Your key duties will include setting and monitoring sales goals, analyzing market trends, providing team coaching and training, and preparing performance reports for senior management. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement strategic sales plans, set sales goals, and contribute to sales budgets to meet or exceed targets. - Lead, coach, and motivate a team of sales representatives. Monitor their performance, provide training, and conduct regular reviews to ensure goals are met. - Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key customers and prospective clients. This can involve meeting with them, negotiating contracts, and ensuring high levels of service. - Analyze regional market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to identify new growth opportunities. - Track sales data, analyze performance metrics, and prepare regular reports and forecasts for senior management. - Work with other departments, such as marketing, to ensure brand awareness and promotional activities are aligned. Qualifications Required: - Education: A bachelor's degree in a related field like marketing, communications, or business administration is typically required. An MBA may be preferred. - Experience: Proven sales experience, often with a minimum number of years in a sales or management role. - Skills required: - Leadership and team management - Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills - Analytical and problem-solving skills - Proficiency with sales and CRM software, and Microsoft Office Suite Company Benefits: - Paid sick time Note: Work Location is in person.,