Territory Sales Manager

- ​As a Territory Sales Manager, your role will be to expand the profitable sale of a broad range of Ferris products through consultative selling to customers in your assigned territory as well as recruiting new dealers to the Ferris network. You will manage customer expectations through conflict resolution skills, secure customer orders and effectively communicate, implement and execute all applicable company programs to customers. Territory: Lower NY/Hudson Valley/Western CT. Candidates must reside in the region. You will do this by: Presenting sales & marketing programs to secure new and existing orders from customers; developing business partnerships with new and existing customers Maintaining a level of service and communication of customers by a regular and consistent call cycle, to include phone contact as well as personal visits Recruiting new customers based on market potential and company strategy and objectives Interfacing with assigned management and support personnel as necessary for consistent, open communication, customer support, implementation of company programs and achievement of territory and company goals and objectives Meeting territory goals/objectives based on a business plan; maintains (revise & update) on an ongoing basis as necessary; implements same Controlling and reducing selling costs thru efficient customer ranking, routing, planning and expense control Reviewing and analyzing sales and marketing data to promote sales, determine customer needs and provide forecasting information; communicates trends and opportunities Promoting the sell-thru of customer commitments thru advertising, planning and implementation of group ad campaigns and promoting individual customers. advertising & sound merchandising practices The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. - You are the kind of person who is/has: Expereinced and driven by dealer acquisition and development Motivated to win Customer focused Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Sales or related field OR equivalent education and experience Minimum of three years of experience in a sales or customer service position Ability to analyze sales trends to identify alternatives that will maximize sales opportunities Ability to develop a solid knowledge of Briggs & Stratton products and sales procedures Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse groups of people Solid computer skills including understanding of sales software systems, word processing and spreadsheets Ability to work independently; solid organizational skills Possess a desire to continuously improve through training Ability to manage business schedule and territory travel effectively Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical & Environmental Requirements: Valid Drivers License Ability to travel within region/territory 50%, including overnight when applicable Able to safely load, secure, and operate a variety of company equipment and trailers on a regular basis Salary: For this position, the expected base annual salary range is $80,000-$95,000 commensurate with experience. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws. #LI-LB1 #LI-Remote Physical & Environmental Requirements Domestic and/or International travel as required up to 50% Able a to safely load, secure and operate a variety of company trailers on a regular basis Valid Drivers License Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents. Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.