As part of an international mid-sized corporation with ambitious growth plans, an innovative mindset and high customer focus, NDS is looking for highly motivated and team-oriented individuals with eagerness to join our journey from good to great.
Location: Southern California- Los Angeles County
We’re currently hiring for a 6-month assignment with the potential for extension or transition into other roles as NDS continues to grow. While this position is initially temporary, it could evolve into something longer-term depending on business needs and future opportunities within the organization.
This role is ideal for someone who is:
A road warrior – comfortable being on the move and doesn’t mind spending time in traffic
Reliable and present – someone we can count on to show up and stay engaged
Ambitious and tenacious – eager to take ownership and make an impact
Ideally, has industry experience , which will help them hit the ground running
We're looking for a self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments and is excited by the idea of contributing to a growing company. If you're driven, adaptable, and ready to roll up your sleeves, we’d love to hear from you.
The Ideal Candidate
The District Sales Manager should have at least 3-5 years’ experience in wholesale distribution or in residential or commercial design/build materials sales and project management. This experience is critical to a quick ramp up of sales, but candidates with less experience, a positive attitude, strong sales and people skills, and an aptitude for technical products within the construction and development industries will be considered. We are looking for someone who has a strong sense of urgency, who possesses a confident demeanor, and is highly motivated. Though this position is considered a sales role, the candidate must have an aptitude for technical problem solving and the desire to grow themselves, sales, and the product presence within their assigned territory.
Job Responsibilities
Establish and develop new customer acquisitions for the company in the region.
Maintain and enhance existing customer relationships to increase the amount of business the Company does with these customers introducing new products across our wide breadth of offerings.
Participate in annual budgeting process to develop his/her territory budget for sales dollars.
Provide in a timely and continually updated manner the following: customer relationship management software, itineraries & expense reports while demonstrating personal & professional organization as well as planning skills.
Identify, manage and close growth opportunities in assigned territory.
Meet or exceed annual performance goals as assigned by Regional Sales Manager (supervisor).
80% of time allotment is on in field sales calls
Calls in the field should be on wholesale distributors, specifiers and contractors.
Conduct product and application seminar to various industry disciplines and organizations.
Provide lead administrator with qualified lead reports.
Support Business Development Manager’s initiatives.
Identification of key contractors and Specifiers.
Position reports directly to Regional Sales Director.
Evaluate membership and attendance at local and regional organizations to promote contractor awareness of products and services.
Qualifications
Degree from four-year College or university preferred.
Minimum of three to five years sales experience with a preferred progression from inside sales; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong industry sales/specification experience. Intermediate PC skills, as well as general knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word are a must. Salesperson must show willingness to learn and utilize internal computer system.
Must have a valid driver's license at all times as well as a clean DMV record.
Strong planning and organizational skills
Excellent communication, presentation, relationship, time management, prioritization and business skills
Ability to recognize a problem or potential problem and react quickly and effectively.
Must demonstrate good team and human relation skills, reliability and trustworthiness.
Ability to read and analyze sales reports and interpret general business trends.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
NDS, a proud member of NORMA Group, is a market leader for solutions in Storm Water Management, Efficient Landscape Irrigation, and Flow Management for residential and commercial markets. Enjoy Speed. Adapt Fast. Don’t’ hesitate – take action, apply today and join our team
NDS, Inc.,
851 N Harvard,
Lindsay 93247