Regional Sales Manager Location: Irvine Division: Fish Division
Shimano American Corporation is a leader in the bike and fishing industries; with distribution locations on each coast and several subsidiaries throughout the US. We are currently seeking a talented sales professional for our fishing division.
Job Summary:
This position entails working within a sales management team with responsibilities for direct sales to US dealer base and distribution partners. These efforts will require working with independent sales representatives in managing regional distributor and retail accounts as well as regional marketing funds, sales logistics and customer service.
Principal Responsibilities:
Territory Management
• Creating and maintaining monthly sales forecast for sales territories and key accounts.
• Developing relationships with key retailers and distributors to identifying sales trends, creating promotions, managing inventory and reporting competitor info.
• Travel is required to make sales calls, work with sales representative, attend trade and consumer shows
Forecasting and Inventory Management
• Develop monthly and yearly sales forecasts for territories and key accounts.
• Work with sales and planning teams in developing a monthly inventory strategy to insure timely delivery of all products and achieve end of month inventory goals.
• Identifying inventory opportunities for sales and marketing plans to increase both distribution and sales.
Sales Reporting
• Reporting daily, weekly and monthly sales results to Management
• Presenting territory and key account results at weekly and monthly sales meetings
Qualifications:
• Five years sales experience
• Three years sales management experience
• Proven skills forecasting and budgeting
• Effective presentation skills
• Strong writing, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage and perform multiple tasks
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Bachelors degree preferred
Shimano offers above average benefits including health and wellness, medical and dental, 401(K) and pension and so much. If you match the qualifications we seek please submit an updated and relevant resume, with salary requirements to: jobs@shimano.com. EOE, no calls please.