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Form of workSales Manager for Tool Industry.
Our client is looking for a candidate with a strong knowledge of the Tool Industry, which can maintain a wonderful career. The opening will be held out of the corporate office in El Monte, CA.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- This position has growth potential and a dynamic opportunity for the right candidate.
- Must have current relationships with buyers and decision makers in the Tool Industry.
- 4 plus years sales experience
- Needs to master the knowledge of the performance power of the product
- Ability to meet, greet and excite the buyers of the trade
- Able to have the perception of who the Target Markets are and who are the customers they cater to
- Must be a good listener and team player that takes responsibility for their actions
- Organize their sales strategies and appointments
- Offer sales support and training to the potential clients that have an interest in the collections
- Must have up to date computer knowledge of the supportive systems
- Domestic Traveling can be up to 50% in the beginning
- Air and Road traveling to Trade Shows, industry related events and clients facilities
- Absorb the past, current, and future trends of the product
- Learn who the competitors are, and how to step ahead of them
- Multi-Tasking priorities and goal setting
- Strong understanding of all the phases and stages of design and performance of the product
- Shipping on time, and customer satisfaction follow up
- Experience and knowledge of Ace Tools, Ace Hardware, Amazon, Atlas Hardware, Crown Hardware, DK Hardware Supply, Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, Signature Hardware, Walmart, Menards and/or similar stores.
- Must know what is trending in the market and what the competition is selling
- Monitor all the phases and stages from purchase order to coordinating shipping
- Meetings with the ultimate buyer to acquire their feedback and input
- Command presence with a creative presentation is a must
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Four plus years experience in a competitive environment
- Experience a plus, if you have worked with domestic or international representatives
- Industry savvy, command presence, and knowledge of market trends.
- Career motivated and a team player.
- Self-starter, prioritize and multitask.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of inventory and sales reports (spreadsheets).
- Excellent communicator both verbal and written.
- College and/or Trade degrees preferred.
BENEFITS: To be discussed.
COMPENSATION: Dependent on experience and to be discussed.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have experience in the Tool Industry, please apply below and call Brian Thaler at 714-227-3458
About Scott-Thaler Creative Talent Group Inc.:
Scott-Thaler Associates was founded in 1980 to present a professional, ethical, and confidential approach to the field of Executive Search / Recruitment.
Since our founding, we have been establishing networks with and placing top professionals in our specialty industries of Fashion Apparel, Retail, Footwear, Accessories, Home Fashions, Gifts, Textiles, Luxury Goods, Beauty and Transportation and Logistics nationwide.
Scott-Thaler Associates focuses its entire recruiting effort on creating a Triple Win. This occurs when client, candidate, and recruiter work together and through their synergy, place the right person in the right position under the right circumstances. The client, candidate, and recruiter all win.
