Now Hiring - gpac - Human Resources And Staffing Sales Manager in Toledo, OH

Sales Manager

Sales Manager Summary:

Sell and promote plastics compounds to manufacturers at customer's place of business in designated territory. Provide marketing reports and information on competition to assist in establishing strategic marketing plans to achieve corporate objectives for products and services. Manage sales activities. Search for new products and applications for existing products to help in development and implementation of new product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Sales Manager include but are not limited to:

• Comply with all environmental, health, safety, and quality standards.
• Initiate or suggest ideas and support continuous improvement efforts including quality, environmental, health and safety improvements.
• Compile list of prospective customers for use as sales leads.
• Travel throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, and/or talk with customers concerning updates on product information.
• Responsible for introducing technical innovations, ensuring continuous quality improvement
• Quote prices and credit terms to customers, emphasizing quality control of product in orders obtained.
• Prepare requested reports for Vice President of Sales & Marketing including daily activities, business transactions, sales forecast, and expense account.
• Analyze customers potential needs and adjust strategy and tactics to meet the needs of the customer and increase effectiveness in delivering quality customer service.
• Estimate date of delivery to customers, based on knowledge of our firm's product and delivery schedule.
• Research new markets and applications for PVC compounds for new and existing products.
• Forecast current future business volume for better business planning and lower manufacturing costs.
• Interact with production and scheduling to help attain better effectiveness.
• Analyze market and develop customer prospect list and distribute promotional literature and data sheets to support sales and increase marketing potential.
• Attend monthly and quarterly sales meetings on site at plant locations.

Sales Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university required and minimum four years related experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated people and project management skills with the ability to meet established goals and timelines.
• Ability to travel frequently

If the Sales Manager position sounds like you, apply confidentially by sending your resume to [please apply online] or call/txt 605.[please apply online].

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.