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WESCO Inside Sales Manager in Dallas, Texas
As the Inside Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the execution of strategic direction, development, and performance of inside sales activities in assigned markets. You will work collectively with the Inside Sales Supervisor to staff and direct the inside sales team. You will provide leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth with customers in line with the Company’s vision and values. You will ensure execution of plans and strategies to expand customer base and contribute to the development of training and educational programs for clients and inside sales personnel.
Responsibilities:
Executes and manages business plan and sales strategy for branch to ensure attainment of company sales goals and profitability.
Plans and strategically partners with selected supplier partners to ensure achievement of mutual growth plans.
Serves as coach and mentor to inside sales personnel.
Promotes vision by providing customers with creative and broad based solutions to assist in achieving their goals.
Works collectively with inside sales and field sales leaders to ensure effective communication within branch.
Maintains limited and strategic account responsibility in branch.
Oversees performance and development of inside sales team.
Conducts one-on-one review with sales team to build effective communications, understand training and development needs, and provide insight for improvement of team sales.
Prepares action plans for inside sales team for effective search of sales leads and prospects.
Identifies and creates new sales initiatives and executes sales strategies to penetrate new markets.
Assists in implementation of marketing plans.
Works with divisions to coordinate sales activities and initiatives.
Maintains accurate records of pricings, sales, and activity reports submitted by sales team.
Maintains contact with clients in market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
Qualifications:
High School Degree or equivalent required; Bachelors’ Degree preferred
2 years of previous inside sales management required
4 years inside sales management with experience in distribution industry preferred
4 years of creating new or significantly advancing sales channels is preferred
4 years of strong background and track record in managing creative sales initiatives is preferred
4 years of training and developing a sales force is preferred
Knowledge of wholesale distribution products and markets is preferred
Strong professional sales and consultative skills, ability to coach and mentor growing sales team
Understanding of principles and methods for showing, promoting and selling products or services, including marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, and sales techniques
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Experience with business and management principles, including resource allocation, leadership and coordination of people and resources
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Ability to function effectively in cross-functional work environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, math, and persuasion skills
Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements
Ability to travel up to 25%
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only : Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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