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District Manager - 11/20/09

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District Manager - 11/20/09

Company Name:

Spectrum Brands, Inc.

Job Title:

District Manager

Job Type:

Sales / Inside & Outside

Job Reference Code:

2009330

Company Website:

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Job Location:

Chicago, IL

Job Description

Primary Objective:

Manage a team of sales, marketing and merchandising employees within an assigned district in order to achieve company business objectives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

* Develop and implement strategic sales plans and activities to achieve sales goals.
* Direct channel development activity and coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas and goals.
* Direct staffing, training and performance evaluations to develop and control sales program.
* Deliver sales presentations to key decision makers, assisting direct reports with maintaining relationships and achieving sales results.
* Analyze sales statistics to formulate plans and assist accounts in promoting sales
* Assists other departments within organization to prepare manuals and technical publications
* Prepare periodic sales reports showing sales volume, potential sales and areas of proposed store expansion.
* Monitor and evaluate comparable market products and sales approaches.
* Perform management duties to include: hiring & training; performance feedback, corrective action counseling, and terminations
* Prepare and manage staffing /store coverage plan to effectively allocate human resources and manage budget
* Plan, assign and delegate daily work assignments to employees
* Develop and maintain relationships with key decision makers/customers
* Responsible for meeting POS goals and marketing objectives in assigned market
* Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements

Required Skills

* Effective leadership abilities and managerial skills in leading a team and achieving business results.
* Ability to demonstrate professional communications skills (verbal, written, presentation and active listening).
* Ability to delegate effectively and develop direct reports.
* Ability to prioritize work load, organize information and account information and manage time efficiently.
* Demonstrated high level of initiative and self-directed goal accomplishment.
* Ability to use computers and navigate software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Access.
* Ability to travel extensively within territory with overnight travel as needed.
* Ability to work flexible hours, weekends and evenings as needed to meet customer requirements.
* Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 60lbs on a frequent basis.

Required Experience

* High school diploma (BA preferred)
* Two to five related work experience in sales with a preference for direct sales management and customer relationship management.

Job Status:

perm

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