Customer Segment Manager jobs in Gastonia, NC

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and Education Required:

Minimum Requirements:

        4 Year Degree Required, master’s degree Preferred. 

• 5 years of previous sales, key account mgmt., or distribution experience in Recreational market and/or paints and coatings industry or similar 
• Concentration in Marketing, Finance preferred.

Desired requirements:

• Ability to conduct long term successful mutual action plans
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Networking proficiency
• Business and financial acumen
• Ability to present professional concise business proposals and presentations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, project management software

Reasoning Ability:

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills are necessary
• Strategic thinking and rationalization CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS none required 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The job requires frequent travel to customers, which includes the necessity for overnight travel considerations. Due to the travel requirement candidates should be comfortable with extended travel and driving time to company and customer sites. The work environment for this position varies widely based on the customer segment and business goals. Settings can range from office to facility business meetings. Candidates should be comfortable in a variety of business settings.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI)

• Yearly Sales Reports by market and product segments.
• Overall Business growth (GTO)
• Gross Profit targets
• CSI scoring
• Key Account Manager Distribution Plan

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate may be remote and based in any location within the US with access to an international airport.