Territory Sales Manager - Alaska & Portland Markets

Job Description Job Title: Territory Sales Manager - Alaska/Portland Markets Department: Sales - Territory Management Reports To: Regional Sales Manager FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary) POSITION PURPOSE : The Territory Sales Manager is responsible for achieving sales objectives and growing sales volume for Hoya Vision Care products and services within targeted accounts in an assigned territory. They are also ultimately responsible for growing our ECP's business and their Customer's loyalty through the delivery of Hoya Vision Care's branded products, marketing strategies, service excellence and technical superiority. Qualified Candidates will be able to demonstrate their ability to create and execute strategy for the territory in which they apply. Candidates must reside in the Territory to be considered for this role. NOT EXCLUSIVE: The duties outlined in this document are not limited to what is presented and are not exclusive. You may be asked from time to time to perform additional duties by your supervisor. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Executing on Territory specific strategy to consistently achieve sales performance targets and establish customer relations Developing a trusted advisor relationship with the ECP to help them not only grow their branded products sales but their overall business Utilizing corporate tools and applications to document, plan, monitor, and meet sales objectives within their territory Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with their lab partners to ensure successful customer relations and achievement of sales objectives Communicating with Regional Sales Manager on an ongoing basis regarding personal growth, strategy, sales results, and plans of action Utilizing the knowledge they gain through ride-withs, call-ins and other communication with their Regional Sales Manager to continually improve and meet overall objectives Territory Planning: Monitors changes in the market and customer base by conducting ongoing analysis to determine account volume, potential and needs. Partners with lab partners to achieve sales performance targets. Develops and utilizes call schedules and key account business plans to effectively plan territory activities. Partner with lab personnel to identify and have in-depth understanding of account opportunities and adjust call schedules and business plans accordingly. Trains Customer Service Personnel and partner lab reps on Hoya Vision Care's premium branded products and promotions. Monitors key competitor activities within the Territory, collects competitor price lists and sales materials. Communicates with Regional Sales Manager to implement competitive sales strategies. Manages Territory sales budget with emphasis on sales volume, Cycle Plan initiatives, travel and account seminars. Account Planning: Possesses detailed understanding of accounts, opportunities and needs and creates credibility through business planning activities. Builds and implements a strategy for all accounts and creates in depth strategy for key accounts. Reviews plans with Regional Sales Manager on a quarterly basis. Effectively utilizes analytical tools and software applications to manage Territory accounts (Cognos, Excel, Salesforce.com and others). Account Selling: Understands ECP specific needs including customer purchasing requirements and trends and customer demographics. Uses consultative selling approach with customers, driving sales and establishing long-term business partnership. Varies professional selling approach based on segmentation, audience and ECPs' business approach. Conducts highly effective account seminars for large and small audiences. Educates and trains the ECP's to be proficient with dispensing Hoya Vision Care's key branded products. Helps the ECP improve customer experience Territory Service: Anticipates customer needs/issues, addresses proactively, resolves customer issues in a timely manner and uses the opportunity build a stronger relationship. Partners with lab when addressing customer needs while maintaining a professional Hoya Vision Care image. Demonstrates an obsession for customer service through customer involvement. Uses Regional Meetings, Ride-withs, Call-ins and the annual review process to identify professional needs and develop skills. Effectively completes requested tasks from management and corporate office in a timely manner. COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Makes timely decisions. Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Demonstrated sales results with 1 to 3 years sales experience preferred. Demonstrated computer skills. Demonstrated presentation skills. Customer service experience or client relations strongly preferred. Must have a valid driver's license, valid auto insurance coverage, and access to a vehicle. Capable of regularly operating a vehicle for an extended period to travel the territory up to 90% of the time. Capable of driving for an extended period under a variety of conditions and spending extended periods sitting in the vehicle. Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) per Hoya's MVR policy as driving is an essential job function. Flexible work schedule and occasional out-of-the-area and overnight travel are expected. Candidates must live in the territory. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and drive. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.