Regional Sales Manager - Aftermarket & Accessories

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advertising, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Contact Management, Credit Cards, Customer Service Management, Customer Support/Service, Distribution Channel, Field Sales, Market Share, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, On Site Support, Online Customer Support, Problem Solving Skills, Product Pricing, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regional Sales, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Forecasting, Sales Management, Sales Training, Set Goals, Trade Shows, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

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SUMMARY

Responsible for growing CVG's sales within a defined territory by working with an assigned OES group, independent sales representatives, key dealership groups, co-op buying groups and independent distributors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Sales growth within assigned sales territory and with the assigned OES account.
  • Know and understand CVG's products, markets and competitors for the purpose of growing our sales.
  • Responsible for developing & maintaining strong, positive relationships with assigned CVG OES account and independent sales representatives. Providing field support, assisting with their acquisition of new and growth of existing accounts.
  • Set annual sales targets for sales representatives based upon their assigned territory, existing market conditions and expected growth.
  • Field work with CVG sales representatives, making key account sales calls to gain new business with key dealership groups and independent distributors.
  • Provide product training and field support to sales representatives by holding onsite training for those reps and their customers.
  • Maintain comprehensive contact list for each assigned sales rep group, key dealership and independent accounts and contact personnel at each. Periodically update and provide contact information to customer service and supervisor.
  • As requested, assist in providing customer service to all customers, internal and external, and assist all customers in problem resolution.
  • Track sales activity by sales reps and customers on an ongoing basis to ensure progress towards annual, quarterly and monthly sales goals.
  • Work with sales reps to gather field information regarding competitive products and pricing through the various sales channels, as well as market information.
  • Provide pertinent field information for the development and maintenance of the sales forecasting.
  • Develop insights related to major competitors identifying strategies to grow CVG Product market share with existing and new products
  • Provide insights that can be used to develop new and/or improved products to meet market needs.
  • Participate with the marketing group and sales reps in the planning and working at local, regional and national industry trade shows, including dealer and distributor open houses and customer events.
  • Act as liaison between Marketing team as it relates to advertising, promotions, literature, and Product training
  • Approximately 60% travel will be required which can fluctuate during temporary periods
  • Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of products, specifically, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Other duties may be assigned as required

In this position, you will be responsible for supervising the activities of 20 to 30 independent sales representatives. You will be responsible for setting their sales goals, directing their sales activities, working with them in the field, providing phone and online support; as well as providing quarterly and annual assessment of their goal attainment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) from four-year College or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; or as determined by the interviewer.

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to CVG will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before any resume or offer is received.

Career Scam Disclaimer

Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by CVG. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact CVG through CVG's website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.

About the Company

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Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

Who We Are and What We Do

Headquartered in New Albany, Ohio, Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (CVG) has a history that dates back to 2000 when the leadership team identified the need for a unified company that could more fully support the increasing demands and provide custom solutions to original equipment manufacturers. They envisioned an integrated company that could offer comprehensive product lines, reputable brand names and leading edge technology in diverse markets and locations. Due to the company’s success, a string of strategic acquisition and an increased global presence, CVG made the decision to go public on August 4, 2004 and are publicly traded on the NASDAQ with a stock symbol of CVGI.

Since that time, CVG has evolved into a recognized world leader in the development, manufacturing and fulfillment of fully integrated system solutions for the commercial vehicle market including the heavy truck, construction, military, agriculture and specialty industries. Our extensive product line is aimed at providing our customers solutions that help them succeed and includes suspension seat systems, interior trim systems such as instrument and door panels, headliners, cabinets, molded products and flooring, cab systems and components and electrical systems, including mirrors, wiper systems, electronic wiring harness assemblies and controls and switches. Our products are internationally recognized with product brands such as National Seating, KAB Seating, Sprague Devices, Moto Mirror, Prutsman, Roadwatch, Roadscan and Comfortek.

CVG is made up of hard-working, dedicated employees that are focused on delivering results for our customers as well as shareholders. We pride ourselves in being driven by our customer service, product innovation and a diverse culture focused on continuous improvement in all areas of our company using our Total Quality Production System (TQPS). We are well on our way to becoming a world class organization, and won’t stop even when we achieve that status.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Automotive Sales and Repair Services
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.cvgrp.com/en-us/careers/Pages/Career-Opportunities.aspx