Area Director, Sales

POSITION SUMMARY: The Area Director, Sales is responsible for delivering annual revenue in the range of $700M to $1.3B. This comes from expert level planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the activities of the sales function for an Area to effectively execute sales strategies. A key attribute of the Director’s success will be the ability to lead, coach, and develop people and lead by example. The ability to multiply one’s efforts across a broader sales leadership team is an essential element in delivering the number.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and oversees the implementation of comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complement the overall operating plan for the Area.
• Develops the sales forecast and ensures achievement of the sales budget for the Area.
• Maintains accountability for sales goal achievement, including but not limited to respective key metrics and/or budget achievement.
• Assists, as necessary, with new customer solicitation, bid preparation and customer retention strategies.
• Meets periodically with sales management or sales personnel to review sales activity funnel (CRM tool) and customer retention and relationship activities; reviews sales performance compared to goal, production and training needs.
• Participates with business unit leadership to develop and implement pricing strategy to meet Company objectives.
• Maintains an awareness of market behavior and competitive trends in designated market to anticipate changing customer needs; proactively manages customer base.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the Company’s available services, lines of business and pricing structures to assist sales management in particular selling circumstances as the need arises.
• Reviews particularly complex Customer Service Agreements for terms and conditions, pricing, accuracy, etc.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior waste industry or service industry experience. Professional presentation; is confident, assertive and displays a high level of self-esteem.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient manner.
• Good communication skills; is able to effectively communicate to all levels of management, both internally and externally.
• Strong active listening skills; gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions when appropriate, and letting others fully state their ideas.
• Grasps concepts quickly and has good follow through skills; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise; maintains a positive outlook.
• Has the ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation; seeks information from appropriate sources; has the ability to tackle a problem using a logical, sequential approach and can anticipate the implications of actions.
• Good written and verbal presentation skills.
• Is self-motivated; maintains a feeling of pride in work; has a strong work ethic and strives to achieve all goals; is competitive and has a strong drive to win; takes appropriate risks.
• Is trustworthy and maintains the highest level of confidentiality at all times.
• Is high energy, friendly and engaging; has excellent persuasion skills; can persuade others to change their minds or behavior.
• Has a service orientation; is actively looking for ways to help people.
• Ability to foster teamwork and enlist the support and participation of others.
• Demonstrates the ability for innovation and supports organizational change to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Is responsible for one’s performance and sets clear expectations for the performance of his or her team

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in a sales management role that includes experience managing other sales personnel and experience developing comprehensive sales strategies, business and sales plans.
• Valid driver’s license.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).