Regional Channel Sales Manager (Northeast)

Regional Channel Sales Manager

The Regional Channel Sales Manager manages channels by region (representatives and sales performance). The Regional Channel Sales Manager develops account plans and identifies account opportunities. Ensures regional goals and targets are achieved within planned budget.

Major Duties And Responsibilities :

• Evaluates / develops account plans including marketing and sales tools, merchandising, product, shipping, representative training needs, assortment, displays, and events.
• Works with team to :
• Seek out new account opportunities including new accounts, improvement in current accounts (replenishment, shop in shop, assortment planning, merchandising, POP, windows, training).
• Identify training needs within each account and communicate needs. Provide input to the US training team on training vehicles for in store training by channel - OMatter.com, global training, shop ambassadors, tech reps, Rolling O, tours / events.
• Determine and manage sampling and merchandising needs for the channel (product samples, POP, displays, fixtures).
• Develop criteria, financial impact and calendar for sales contests for the year by initiative and monitor and gather contest results.
• Gathers feedback from representatives product, marketing, sales techniques, BDPs and provides to Channel Sales Director (CSD).
• Gathers industry information on in store training, contests, product seeding, events, market shifts, BDPs and provides to CSD.
• Reviews and understands sales performance of the region and channel (sales by channel, KA, product mix, etc.).
• Works with other Regional Channel Sales Managers to learn what is working / not working for the channel, including go to market, product, and competitive threats. Compares scorecards to assess performance across regions.
• Executes and monitors overall strategies and performance of all accounts - account sophistication, vendor agreements, inventory levels, and sell through data.
• Provides input to the CSD on the development and refinement of the forecast based on the conceptual line plan.
• Determines product opportunities within current accounts and develops sales plan.
• Communicates merchandising story and strategy to representatives.
• Attends account events and trade shows.
• Owns top 20 key accounts in region. Develops and delivers KAP's. Works with representatives to drive day to day and maintain personal relationships with key account personnel.
• Finalizes personnel decisions with CSD.
• Reviews quarterly loop plan with representatives prior to start of each quarter and actively drives representative execution within the quarter.
• Actively communicates clear expectation to sales representatives on sales, operations and schedule management.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay Range : $126,654.48-$184,469.58

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and / or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off / vacation, and various employee discounts.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

Minimum Salary : $126,654.48 Maximum Salary : $184,469.58 Salary Unit : Yearly