Area Sales Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Join the Hogan team! The Area Sales Manager (ASM) is a senior sales & account management position responsible for the sales performance within an assigned sales territory for our contractual product lines – full-service truck leasing & fleet contract maintenance. In addition, this position assists in the mentoring & training of branch rental sales personnel. Furthermore, the Area Sales Manager may play an active role in managing the overall performance of assigned branches.

As the Area Sales Manager, you’ll tenaciously pursue & develop new contractual commercial clients in an assigned sales territory through effective outside sales & marketing activity (including cold calling); develop an active prospect database; manage & cultivate existing accounts; facilitate our teamwork approach of delivering value & creative solutions to our clients; provide outstanding customer service; and execute the company’s sales & marketing strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, cold calling, and lead generation activities.
• Conduct in-depth customer needs assessments and deliver customized solutions.
• Develop positive business relationships within all levels of a client’s organization, including C level executives.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities to achieve sales goals.
• Track and report sales activity using CRM tools.
• Effectively problem-solve complex customer concerns.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by understanding client operations and providing ongoing support and recommendations.
• Manage and retain customer contract renewals.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activity.
• Work closely with internal departments, including operations, credit, and service, to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

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