Sales
Permanent
Job Description
For us going to work every day has an even greater purpose than putting the latest product or technology on the market. It’s about improving the everyday lives of millions. By being sustainable and open to new ideas we can push the boundaries of cooking, cleaning, and wellbeing at home. But to keep doing so, we need more people who want to innovate and re-imagine what life at home can be.
The Inside Sales District Manager is responsible for establishing and developing a relationship with retail customers in specified regions. This person will also build a relationship that optimizes sales performance while inciting greater product commitment and sales. This position may call on existing or smaller accounts, works under general supervision, and reports to the Region Manager. This position has some travel involved but limited. Candidate must be willing to relocate for future roles.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for qualifying prospects, developing interest, and closing sales through account follow-up, outbound cold calls, and emails.
- Strong phone presence capable of making dozens of calls daily.
- Influence and improve account profitability through various selling techniques including online presentations, floor matrix illustrations, gap indexing analysis, etc.
- Execute merchandising/advertising activities to support new product launches and re-branding efforts.
- Understand customers’ needs and requirements.
- Be familiar with inventory levels and provoke adjustments as required.
- Manage monthly sales expectations and achieve annual growth targets, and financial budget.
- Create awareness of and promptly report on competitive conditions in the market.
- Share successful selling techniques with colleagues.
- Meet monthly and quarterly goals in all targeted categories.
- Communication with transportation team and RDC’s around load planning and delivery ETA’s.
WHO YOU ARE:
- With a number of projects running simultaneously, flexibility and agility are essential.
- You want to know everything about everything.
- You love to explore new ideas and drive continuous improvement, not only to do your best work but to develop your capabilities and acquire new skills.
- You set the pace and the priorities, and then you bring a methodical approach to meeting your goals.
- You are driven to succeed and focused on leading your team to achieve.
- With lots of initiative, you always have something to do and thrive on being productive.
We employ great people from a wide variety of backgrounds – not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because we believe that diverse perspectives make our business stronger and more innovative. If you share our values, come find your place in our global community. Meet us on @lifeatelectrolux and career.electroluxgroup.com to learn more.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree Required.
- Basic knowledge of various sales concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Some merchandising experience preferred.
- Ideal candidates should exhibit excellent interpersonal, listening, and selling skills.
- Prior sales experience preferably within a durable goods capacity, a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What We Do
Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell approximately 60 million household products in approximately 120 markets every year. In 2020 Electrolux had sales of SEK 116 billion and employed 48,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.
