Sales Manager

A leading sporting goods apparel manufacturer located in the San Diego area distributing and merchandising the highest quality athletic apparel is looking for an energetic, highly self-motivated individual who enjoys making a difference, being part of a team and takes pride in their career to work in our fast paced office. The winning candidate will have a drive to ‘close the deal’ and reap the rich incentive-based rewards.

JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate business development activities with key accounts and independent dealers.

• Build professional, productive and long-term relationships with key customer accounts. 
• Help to oversee force of independent sales representatives, including territory activity, growth programs for reps and specific account issue resolution.

• Assists with sales forecasting, including establishing inventory levels for each season, and establishes performance goals.

• Provides input to the marketing managers helping to develop strategies and advertising plans for multiple product lines.

• Attend, represent and further company business at trade association meetings.
• Frequently travels throughout United States to visit territory’s, key accounts, provide evaluations of sales representatives, identify new business opportunities.
• Assist in the evaluation and implementation of new CRM tool.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        At least 5 years of proven sales experience in the sporting goods industry

·        Experience in managing large, national sporting goods accounts a plus

·        Proven track record of sales growth

·        Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, organizational skills, analytical and problem solving a must.

·        Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment while meeting or exceeding revenue deadlines

·        A Bachelor’s degree preferred or applicable work experience acceptable.

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, life, paid vacation and sick days, 401k

Due to the anticipated volume of responses, we will contact only those candidates who most closely match our requirements. Please note this is not a remote position.