Divisional Merchandising Manager jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Responsibilities may include;

• Manage existing sales team and onboard new sales talent
• Sales efforts to grow the business, achieve budgetary goals, meeting monthly sales targets
• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet/exceed goals
• Develop/maintain knowledge of market trends, competition, and customers.
• Make recommendations as necessary to improve service and expand local successes to new areas.
• Identify market trends and new ways to improve customer satisfaction & loyalty; strengthen our market position
• Communicate our company vision and direction – both internally and to the customer.
• Actively participate in the sales and marketing planning meetings to establish strategies, goals and objectives for each year.
• Identify and communicate product and/or product line opportunities or deficiencies.
• Develop and implement strategic programs and initiatives intended to establish, grow, maintain, and improve profitability.
• Identify untapped or underdeveloped market opportunities.
• Assist in developing action plans and initiatives to each distinct market opportunity.
• Monitor implementation and progress of initiatives and plans.
• Coordinate product training with suppliers and associations.

Nature and Scope

               Works within knowledge.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated Sales and Negotiation Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proven sales ability at all levels within an organization.
• Extensive use of all MS suite of products.