Bench District Sales Manager Job in Saint Paul, Minnesota US
Bench District Sales Manager
Due to growth, Grainger is expanding our sales force in multiple markets. With this expansion we are creating an additional sales team in Twin Cities MN, including multiple experienced Account Managers. We are seeking top sales talent to support our growth model, and provide best in class service to our customers. Grainger is ranked #6 by Selling Power Magazine as one of the 50 Best Companies to Sell For. Fortune Magazine also honors Grainger as one of America's Most Admired Companies in its industry. Capitalizing on our reputation for service excellence, brand name recognition and our famous catalog, you'll flourish in a fast-paced environment, using Grainger's unparalleled value proposition. The District Sales Manager will deploy strong business acumen and marketing savvy to optimize sales and profitability in your district. You will lead a team of approximately 10 to 14 Account Managers in developing long lasting partnerships with customers to supply and manage their MRO procurement. Our sales organization has resources including an expert team who can consult with you and your customers to discuss specific product lines, professional training and development programs, and our world-class e-commerce site. Grainger provides the cutting edge technology and efficiency our customers both require and expect of us. Your mission will be to identify, inspire, and mentor a peak performance team with an estimated annual spend of $30 Million. This position reports to the Regional Sales Vice President. Job Requirements: Demonstrate the ability to motivate and achieve results through others. Be strategic, organized and technologically savvy in your approach to managing your district and team. You will bring high-level problem solving, quantitative analysis and strong systems applications skills (including intermediate Excel). Understand financial reporting and have the ability to analyze business needs, costs/budgets, and economic earnings. Possess excellent presentation skills, a strong customer focus, and the ability to manage change. Demonstrate a track record of successful internal partner relationships that result in the achievement of sales and operations objectives. Be committed to life long learning. An undergraduate degree or equivalent experience is preferred, but not required; MBA a plus. B2B sales management experience is highly desired. Grainger is an equal opportunity employer