
Sales Manager
- Lyon
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Achieve the financial sales goal by building a strong and mutually beneficial relationship with designated Dealer/s through the provision of day-to-day problem solving solutions and the provision of opportunities
- Own ongoing day-to-day relationship and be the prime commercial contact of choice with designated dealer at all levels
- Focus on identifying and creating sales opportunities for Miller Knoll and dealers in the territory which includes owning the process for Product Application / Specials / Mock Ups / SPAFS on the projects.
- Work with the Miller Knoll business development efforts by also identifying new opportunities for National Account Managers, Global Account Managers, Major Project Groups, A&D and Channel Development and work with them on projects as required
- Provide Technical / Specification support to dealer in conjunction with Portfolio leads when required.
- Promote Miller Knoll products and services at all times and act in the best interests of Miller Knoll in order to meet and exceed the individual volume target.
- Achieve the key activity goals, particularly the number of monthly dealer and client meetings.
- Ensure the highest quality of presentation whether verbal or written (RFI / RFP / Tender) – Whether Miller Knoll or dealer – Best in class
- Acquire product and program knowledge to ensure full personal capability to verbalize Miller Knoll's differentiators and those of our products/programs against competitors.
- Gain an understanding of the furniture market and the relevant activity to build relationships with key influencers in a territory.
- Provide accurate and timely reports to the Regional Sales Manager and ensure Salesforce is accurate, updated and utilized to its full potential on all opportunities.
- Responsibility for Forecast via SFDC.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Must demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of selling skills
- Must be able to communicate succinctly and fluently and in a compelling manner in both verbal and in written forms
- Must demonstrate high levels of drive and energy and be able to work autonomously
- Must enjoy and work well in a team when relevant
- Must be flexible to work long hours when required and prepared to make regular early starts, this position requires the individual to travel up to 50% of their time
- Must be numerate in the preparation of quotations and forecast information
- Methodical, hardworking, ambitious and energetic
- Ability to handle objections and minimize confrontation
- Articulate and diplomatic
- Honest and with high levels of integrity
- Minimum A ‘level or higher education.
- Proven track record in generating new business for a minimum period of 2 years (or associated field).
- Driving license (6 points minimum.)