As a Distribution Regional Manager – Southeast for Husqvarna Construction, you manage and generate profitable sales within the relevant channels through the creation and execution of annual strategic sales plans and by maintaining and expanding regional customer base. This position is critical for ensuring our competitive advantage by driving regional sales growth.

Residency in Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte, North Carolina or Orlando, Florida is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of Department (60%)

Structuring of sales territories within region based on existing and potential market
Coordinating business review of direct reports
Coordinating product training for region
Conducting performance appraisals and providing regular performance feedback and development opportunities to employees
Ensuring proper training and continual reinforcement on CFS and CRM
Recruiting, developing and retaining talent
Identifying needs of field employees and helping to find solutions
Maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers
Maintain at least quarterly ride-alongs with direct reports

Business Management (30%)

Responsible for maintaining and monitoring budget
Responsible for forecasting product categories within region
Responsible for presenting at quarterly regional business review
Conducting business review meetings with decision makers of identified major customers
Conducting competitive analysis of market conditions annually
Providing input for Marketing/Sales promotions
Create, communicate, and manage sales promotions and spiffs within region
Recommending the addition, deletion or improvement of products and services

Administrative (10%)

Maintain individual CRM and monitor direct reports CRM usage
Approving direct reports’ expense reporting in a timely fashion
Monitoring car stock of direct reports
Communicating with various internal departments as necessary
Monitoring department’s monthly expenses compared to budgets
Providing update and graded KPIs to manager and direct reports quarterly
Submitting personal travel expenses in a timely fashion

COMPETENCIES

Position-specific Competencies

Making new contacts and building and developing relationships
Self-reliance and self-management
Able to respond quickly and work at faster pace than normal, while getting results

CRITICAL FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Solid market knowledge
Working knowledge of HCP business processes
Expert level in product and application knowledge within relevant categories
Competency in full range of product categories to identify leads and create cross selling opportunities
Proficiency in CRM, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Solid Technical Ability
Solid knowledge of CFS (Customer Focused Sales)
Solid presentation and communications skills, ability to communicate to all levels within accounts
Solid negotiations skills
Highly proficient in Excel, data management, and analytics

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

4 years’ experience in Sales required
BS in Business Admin or other applicable degree preferred
Experience working in analytics-based sales organizations

WORKING CONDITIONS

Overnight travel 60-75% of the time
Work entirely on the road or from home office
Heavy PC use
Daily, weekly, monthly and annual deadlines

WHY JOIN HUSQVARNA?

We are one of the world’s oldest startups, passionate about our work, proud of our history and curious about the future. We look for opportunities to grow by stepping out of our comfort zone and are committed to finding sustainable solutions for the future. We have built an environment that encourages close teamwork and support for one another.

Check us out at www.husqvarnaconstruction.com

We offer:

Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance at date of hire
A 401(k) with matching and no vesting
An employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products
An education assistance program
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Paid vacation

Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Last date to apply:

We are continuously accepting applications