Outside Sales Manager

Chicago Tube and Iron Company, a profitable and rapidly growing metals distributor and fabricator headquartered southwest of Chicago in Romeoville, IL provides a wide range of products to its customers, and has been doing so since 1914.  The company operates additional divisions in St. Paul, Fond du Lac, the Quad Cities, Indianapolis, Duluth, Des Moines, Charlotte, and Owatonna, MN.  Visit us at www.chicagotube.com.

We are seeking an Outside Sales Manager for our Wisconsin Sales Division in Fond du Lac.

JOB DUTIES:

This individual will be responsible for directing the sale of company products and services for the Wisconsin Division.  Following are the primary duties and responsibilities of this position:

• Responsible for the supervision of outside salespersons – evaluates their activities, provides motivation, counsel, and guidance
• Maintains contact with major accounts
• Personally services selected accounts, which may include distributors or a specific territory
• Maintains lines of communication with Division General Manager – suggests changes in pricing, policy, and division marketing activities
• Provides input for decisions concerning division’s product
• Assures that profit and growth activities are met and sales expenses are controlled
• Administers advertising and sales promotion activities and those public relations activities and functions affecting the division’s marketing area
• Prepares various regular and special reports, and quota reports
• Responsible for the maintenance of company cars and equipment assigned to salespersons

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Specialized training or experience in sales management equivalent to at least one year of college or business school training is required; a college education is preferred, with a bachelors degree a definite plus.  At least 5 years of sales work experience in the metals distribution business is highly preferred.  This individual will have proven sales supervisory skills and solid computer skills, with experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  The successful candidate will exhibit professionalism and must also possess good work practices and a solid work ethic.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, a comprehensive benefits package, and more.  Please submit your resume via email to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].

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