Director of Sales

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Oak Brook, IL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive • Retail • Transportation
The Role
Directs sales strategy and supervises Regional Sales Managers to achieve revenue targets, expand the customer base, forecast sales and profit, monitor performance, adjust strategies, and maintain customer relationships. The role includes attending trade shows and traveling with sales managers to customers and company locations. Candidates need sales management experience, a bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; dealership and Salesforce experience are preferred.
Summary Generated by Built In

Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc. seeks a Full Time Director of Sales.


About Midwest Transit Equipment:

For over 50 years, we have been known for our honesty and integrity in our dealings with both our manufacturers and customers. We take pride in our reputation for offering quality vehicles, exceptional service and affordable prices. We strive to emphasize excellence through our attention to detail and our quality service. We maintain thousands of vehicles at eight locations in five states and over 300 employees committed to providing safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for our customers around the world.


Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a Director of Sales to develop and execute strategic sales plan to achieve company targets.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervise Regional Sales Managers.
  • Develop and execute strategic plan to achieve sales targets and expand the customer base.
  • Track actual performance against expectations and modifies strategies.
  • Work with customers to better understand their needs and goals.
  • Estimate sales volume and profit
  • Monitor performance against forecasts and implement adjustments as needed
  • Attend Trade Shows
  • Travel to Customers with RSM's
  • Travel to other MTE locations

Education and Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years Sales Management experience
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Dealership sales experience preferred
  • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (or other email programs)
  • Salesforce experience preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion in a timely manner.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental and Vision
  • Company paid for Short & Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Holiday Pay
  • PTO Pay
  • Career Growth

Midwest Transit Equipment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service. Midwest Transit Equipment is also proud to be a Drug Free workplace.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 5 years of sales management experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook or other email programs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner
  • Dealership sales experience
  • Salesforce experience
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The Company
300 Employees
Year Founded: 1976

What We Do

Midwest Transit Equipment is a major U.S. bus dealer that sells and services new and used school, commercial, church, childcare, and activity buses. The company also provides bus parts, maintenance and repair, leasing, financing, warranties, and mobility vehicles. With nine Midwest locations and more than 300 employees, it serves schools, businesses, communities, and customers nationwide and internationally through integrated sales and support operations.

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