Now Hiring - Lyons Specialty - Retail Sales Regional Sales Manager-South West Louisiana in Port Allen, LA

Lyons Specialty Co., LLC is a well-established family-owned Louisiana based C-Store Wholesale Distributor. This year we are proud to celebrate our 100th Year Anniversary. Lyons has had proven growth and success that has allowed us to expand our facilities and operations over the years. We operate in Port Allen, LA in a 130,000 sq. ft. facility and house more than 10k sku’s of product.

Our core focus is to deliver an exceptional customer experience and drive growth for our customers and team. Over the years, we have evolved in providing the necessary products, technology, and resources to deliver these results. We are looking for a team member to join us and be a part of this growing success. For more information about Lyons, visit [please apply online] Lyons seeks an experienced Regional Sales Manager in the Southwest Louisiana area to be a part of our leadership and sales team. As a RSM, you will be responsible for the growth and business development within assigned territories. The candidate must reside in Lafayette or Lake Charles. This position will lead a team of Territory Sales Managers and will report directly to the VP of Sales.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Achieve profitable sales growth within assigned territory.
• Utilize selling skills to develop and understand customer needs.
• Meet with existing customers and key decision makers to retain and increase sales.
• Identify opportunities and strategies for new business development.
• Manage and maintain customer relationships to ensure that customers are always satisfied.
• Deliver effective sales presentations during customer meetings.
• Attending and promoting Lyons Trade Shows and other marketing events.
• Help develop and implement annual sales goals.
• Keep current with changing trends, supply and demand and competitors to maintain sales.
• Hire, coach, and train Territory Sales Managers as required.
• Ensure Territory Sales Managers meet or exceed sales, new customer, accounts receivable, and gross profit goals.
• Attend weekly department head, sales, and quarterly meetings.

Requirements

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven work experience as an RSM, Manager, or similar senior sales role.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales expectations.
• Ability to lead and motivate a sales team.
• Problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Proficient computer skills; Microsoft office products.
• Analytical skills to adjust sales strategies.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales and Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a leadership role to include team development and management required.
• Must understand the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry.

Physical Requirement:

• May have to walk, sit, stand, and work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to occasionally lift 50 lbs.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• New Account Bonus
• Paid Time off with immediate accrual
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 4% company match
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Company Car or Monthly Car Allowance