Sales Manager

This position will lead and develop an effective sales staff to achieve profitability and company growth objectives. This position will also assist in the implementation of technology to more efficiently serve our members. Ensuring high levels of organizational effectiveness, communication, continued employee development and team building, as well as improve employee – customer relationships. This position will report to the CEO.

Responsibilities

This position requires the ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all required Federal, State and Company policies. Demonstrate attention to detail, able to make good judgements quickly and the ability to multi-task.

· Responsible for sales results through the Propane, Refined Fuels, Retail, and Feed & Agronomy sales team using motivation, counseling, skills development and product knowledge development.

· Maintain a core customer base from each profit center.

· Implement and monitor sales metrics, applications, processes, policies and procedures.

· Assist sales staff directly or indirectly including hiring, terminating, coaching, counseling and creating development plans for each employee.

· Supervise and manage team through training and clear job assignment.

· Complete employee performance reviews according to Company policies.

· Oversee, monitor, and enforce all location operations, systems, applications, processes, policies and procedures.

· Design and implement a strategic business plan that will lead to profitable growth.

· Develops relationships with key vendors and works with them to implement marketing programs that create profitable business growth.

· Works with company marketing and advertising staff to develop, as well as implement sales programs for each business unit.

· Supports and participates in the development of safety, compliance practices and policies.

· Review monthly equipment/vehicle inspection reports, monthly inventory reports, mileage/fuel reports, repairs, and company expenditures.

· Cultivate and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

· Ensure liquid products and services are provided to customers in a safe, efficient, and customer-oriented manner, consistent with Company policies, as well as with Federal and State Regulations.

· Ensure security, integrity and confidentiality of data.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 4 year degree in Business Management or other business/agriculture related field of study.
• 5 year industry experience
• 5 year experience in supervision.
• 5 year experience in Profit & Loss Statement responsibility.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn business accounting systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.