Market Sales Manager- Central California

Reposted 24 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In-Office
80K-100K Annually
Mid level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Territory-focused sales role covering Central Valley and Central Coast. Manage distribution partners, A&D firms, and end users to meet quota through territory business plans, forecasting in Salesforce, dealer training, relationship building, and strategic sales execution. Requires travel to Los Angeles showroom and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to drive product sales and market growth.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Summary & Responsibilities

The ideal candidate would be located in Fresno, California area to support the Central Valley and Central Coast markets.


Role Description:

 

The Market Sales Manager is responsible for driving profitable quota attainment within an assigned geographic territory through daily in‑market engagement with Distribution Partners, A&D firms, and end users.

 

This position reports to the Regional Sales Director.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the territory through developing, implementing and activating business strategies that align with the company’s sales programs, priorities, and in-market execution expectations.
  • Develop, manage, and regularly review territory business plans to meet or exceed assigned sales quota.
  • Effectively develop, manage, and evaluate territory distribution grid on an on-going basis.
  • Develop and communicate plans to support company target markets (including vertical markets).
  • Understand and manage both day‑to‑day transactional business and project‑based opportunities while developing strategies to grow share within the territory.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with distribution partners, the A&D community, and end users to support territory sales goals.
  • Gain proficient knowledge and use of all business support materials (i.e. all available reports surrounding dealers, dealer sales reps, products, vertical markets, etc) as well as other technical support products critical to tracking and forecasting sales and developing sales tactics and strategies to address opportunities.
  • Learn and apply knowledge of company products and marketing programs throughout daily business practice.
  • Train, coach, and motivate dealer salespeople and dealer designers on product application, positioning, and pursuit strategy.
  • Learn and apply sales negotiation and business‑planning skills to serve as a business consultant to customers within the marketplace.
  • Exercise initiative and creativity in the selling and marketing of Workplace & Health products and programs.
  • Work to promote a cohesive relationship with team members and internal support staff.
  • Proven history or ability to demonstrate safe / responsible behavior, and a positive performance record (including attendance)
  • Perform daily in‑person travel throughout the assigned territory to meet with customers, support account strategies, and execute sales objectives.
  • Maintain disciplined daily Salesforce (SFDC) usage to manage opportunities, advance deals through the sales process, and support forecast accuracy and business visibility.
  • Use Salesforce (SFDC) daily to develop, maintain, and track target contacts, accounts, and opportunity activity to drive sales goal achievement and forecast accuracy.

Skills to Perform This Role:

 

Interpersonal Skills

  • Support team interaction
  • Energetic, self-starter
  • Strive for personal excellence with individual contribution to team results
  • Passionate, dedicated, reliable, insightful & genuine
  • People person, upbeat & positive outlook

Communication Skills

  • Demonstrate strong and consistent communication skills with Workplace team, customers, distribution partners and A&D firms
  • Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective listening skills
  • Effectively handle conflict and support companywide programs and policies.

Leadership Skills

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strong relationship building, interpersonal skills & management skills

Business Skills

  • Demonstrate expertise in strategic and tactical opportunity planning and execution
  • Effective project management skills
  • Proven track record in developing and executing product sales 
  • Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task
  • Time Management
  • Strong negotiation skills

Technical Skills

  • Utilize product knowledge and persuasive selling skills to drive product sales.
  • Effective and appropriate use of technology tools, including Microsoft applications, Salesforce & AI.

Educational/ Experience

  • Undergraduate degree preferred
  • Previous sales experience, preferred
  • 3-5+ years experience in related field; industry experience, preferred
  • Knowledge of Salesforce, preferred

What We Offer:

  • A competitive annual salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 with the actual salary offer based off skills and experience.
  • Eligible for sales incentive pay program
  • Benefits include:
    • Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
    • Employee Wellness Program
    • Access to the employee Health Center in Jasper, Indiana
    • Retirement 401K Savings Plan with matching company contribution up to 2%
    • Paid Time Off
    • Professional Growth and Development
Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate would be located in Fresno, California area to support the Central Valley and Central Coast markets.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, or related area desired
  • Previous sales experience, preferred
  • 3-5 years experience in related field; industry experience, preferred
  • Knowledge of Salesforce, preferred

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years experience in a related field
  • Maintain and update Salesforce CRM for accurate forecasting
  • Proficient use of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Proven track record developing and executing product sales and territory plans
  • Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong negotiation and business planning skills
  • Leadership and relationship-building skills with distribution partners and A&D community
  • Ability to train and motivate dealer salespeople and management
  • Previous sales experience
  • Bachelor's degree in business or related area
  • Located in or near Fresno, California (preferred)
  • Knowledge of Salesforce (explicitly noted as preferred)
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Jasper, IN
5,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1950

What We Do

Kimball International is a company focused on manufacturing and selling products, with a specific focus on healthcare accounts.

Similar Jobs

Micron Technology Logo Micron Technology

Design Engineer

Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Machine Learning
In-Office
2 Locations
45000 Employees
177K-334K Annually

Micron Technology Logo Micron Technology

Engineer, SIG Electrical Design

Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Machine Learning
In-Office
San Jose, CA, USA
45000 Employees
151K-191K Annually

Micron Technology Logo Micron Technology

Design Engineer

Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Machine Learning
In-Office
San Jose, CA, USA
45000 Employees
202K-344K Annually

Micron Technology Logo Micron Technology

Sales Manager

Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Machine Learning
In-Office
San Jose, CA, USA
45000 Employees
143K-288K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

True Anomaly Thumbnail
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Machine Learning • Software • Defense • Manufacturing
Centennial, CO
300 Employees
Fortune Brands Innovations Thumbnail
Manufacturing
Deerfield, IL
10000 Employees
Amalgamated Sugar Thumbnail
Food • Greentech • Agriculture • Industrial • Manufacturing
Boise, Idaho
768 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account