District Sales Manager (NJ and NY)

The District Sales Manager should have at least 3-5 years’ experience in wholesale distribution or in residential or commercial design/build materials sales and project management. This experience is critical to a quick ramp up of sales, but candidates with less experience, a positive attitude, strong sales and people skills, and an aptitude for technical products within the construction and development industries will be considered. We are looking for someone who has a strong sense of urgency, who possesses a confident demeanor, and is highly motivated. Though this position is considered a sales role, the candidate must have an aptitude for technical problem solving and the desire to grow themselves, sales, and the product presence within their assigned territory.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and develop new customer acquisitions for the company in the region.
• Maintain and enhance existing customer relationships to increase the amount of business the Company does with these customers introducing new products across our wide breadth of offerings.
• Participate in annual budgeting process to develop his/her territory budget for sales dollars.
• Provide in a timely and continually updated manner the following: customer relationship management software, itineraries & expense reports while demonstrating personal & professional organization as well as planning skills.
• Identify, manage and close growth opportunities in assigned territory.
• Meet or exceed annual performance goals as assigned by Regional Sales Manager (supervisor).
• 80% of time allotment is on in field sales calls
• Calls in the field should be on wholesale distributors, specifiers and contractors.
• Conduct product and application seminar to various industry disciplines and organizations.
• Provide lead administrator with qualified lead reports.
• Support Business Development Manager’s initiatives.
• Identification of key contractors and Specifiers.
• Position reports directly to Regional Sales Director.
• Evaluate membership and attendance at local and regional organizations to promote contractor awareness of products and services.

Position Requirements:

• Degree from four-year College or university preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years sales experience with a preferred progression from inside sales; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong industry sales/specification experience. Intermediate PC skills, as well as general knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word are a must. Salesperson must show willingness to learn and utilize internal computer system.
• Must have a valid driver's license at all times as well as a clean DMV record.
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, relationship, time management, prioritization and business skills
• Ability to recognize a problem or potential problem and react quickly and effectively.
• Must demonstrate good team and human relation skills, reliability and trustworthiness.
• Ability to read and analyze sales reports and interpret general business trends.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

NDS offers excellent benefits options as part of the total compensation package with a suite of options covering Life, Medical, Dental, and Vision as well as a 401k Retirement Plans.

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.