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The Area Sales Manager position represents a leadership role leading a small sales team of professionals. Expectations include the ability to effectively coach a sales team to sell at all levels of management and build relationships that ensure Avient will continue to get the first and last look. Being skilled at customer centric selling approaches and effectively selling the value of our products and services are also keys to success and must have the ability to assist customers in problem solving to deliver solutions, bring energy, enthusiasm and professionalism to their daily routines. Individual will perform the function independently and interact and influence effectively at the managerial peer level. This individual is a thought leader who performs independently and has demonstrated the ability to effectively interact and influence peers and the next level up in organizations (Avient and<br/>
Customer). Up to 75% travel is required.
The purpose of the Sales Function is to deliver:
- Profitable revenue growth, including robust new business development.
- Achieve stated gross margin targets as a percentage of sales.
- Approach the sales process with a high degree of professionalism and effectiveness by successful utilization of customer centric selling skills and tools, such as use of scorecards, business reviews, EVE tools, high/wide/deep, 5 warning signs, prospecting & new account calls, development of a robust sales funnel, collecting ARs, avoidance
- Delivering year-over-year growth in Operating Income and Sales for territory. Must have a proven track record of growing a business.
- Creating an environment where a highly motivated, engaged team of Sales professionals thrive.
- Ability to coach, mentor and develop direct reports is a key aspect of this position.
- Development of highly productive relationships with key customers, suppliers and internal contacts is essential.
- Demonstrating strong business acumen to manage a P&L, working capital, profitability, etc. Must be experienced in developing a budget, operating plan and goals for sellers and technical representatives that align & ensure delivery of the annual operating plan commitments. Development of short- and long-term sales forecasts for product lines and markets and preparation the business plan, strategy, and implementation of a successful business plan annually.
- Performing market share analysis and preparation of recommendations for increasing market share.
- Maintaining first-hand knowledge of technology changes, material development and market place conditions; makes presentations at sales meetings.
- Serving as a member of the Commercial Leadership team in meetings and working on projects across the territory.
- Create and maintain CRM data and sales statistics are required.
Personal Skills - Self Confidence
Personal Skills - Negotiation Skills
Personal Skills - Assertive
Personal Skills - Self Motivated
Personal Skills - Training/Mentoring Others
Personal Skills - Time/Priority Management
Personal Skills - Influence
Software Skills - Microsoft Outlook
Software Skills - Microsoft Word
Software Skills - Microsoft Excel
Personal Skills - Work Independently
Software Skills - SAP Business Warehouse
Personal Skills - Work on a Team
Personal Skills - Organizational Skllls
Software Skills - Microsoft PowerPoint
Leader of Others - Drives Engagement
Leader of Others - Courage
Leader of Others - Values Differences
Leader of Others - Ensures Accountability
Leader of Others - Develops Talent
Leader of Others - Organizational Savvy
Bachelors Degree or equiv exp
Sales & Customer Service - Cold Calling
Cross Functional - Strategic Planning
Cross Functional - Budget Management
Cross Functional - Leadership Experience
Cross Functional - Managing Direct Reports
Cross Functional - Process Improvement
Sales & Customer Service - Sales
