The major function of this position is :
To travel throughout the territory to sell and promote Maui Jim. Grow sales and increase business by calling on accounts to carry out the Company's marketing plans and policies.
Territory : Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland
Travel Expectations : 8-12 overnights a month
The primary responsibilities and duties of this position are :
- Maintain and increase the sales of Maui Jim and Zeal Optics to accounts.
- Develop key relationships with accounts.
- Select clients for marketing that present the greatest potential for immediate and future sales.
- Work with Managing Director to effectively use call cycle software to develop an efficient and effective call cycle route.
- Track account visits and complete missions in Lae Ula app to provide Company with account data.
- Project a professional image to all classes of accounts while presenting company services and policies.
- Inform management of developments that may affect the territory's economy or potential growth.
- Effectively utilize literature and promotional material supplied by the Company.
- Maintain and establish the necessary territory records and information required by management.
- Enhance sales through influencing and motivating through effective training, communication and presentations skills
OTHER FUNCTIONS :
- Collect and supply information to management that can provide better service and penetration into our market.
- Represent the company when requested at professional meetings or industry functions.
- Record and document business expenses on a regular basis required for company payment.
- Perform other work-related tasks as requested or required.
Desired qualifications :
As a guide, indicated below is the preferred education and experience for this position :
University degree in business field with a minimum of 2 to 3 years successful field sales experience. Experience in sunglass or optical industry is preferred.
In lieu of education, the following equivalent experience is preferred :
High school graduate with 1 to 2 years college with a minimum of 3 to 4 years field sales experience. Experience in sunglass or optical industry is preferred.
Skills preferred for this position :
- Travel
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Strong people skills
- Self motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Possess ability to learn quickly and work with change
- Overnight travel required
- Aloha spirit
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