General Sales Manager job description
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General sales manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in general sales manager job postings.
Sample general sales manager requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of sales management experience.
- Demonstrated success in leading a sales team.
- Thorough understanding of sales principles.
- Proven ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies.
- Strong knowledge of customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
Sample required general sales manager soft skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- High level of problem-solving aptitude.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Ability to motivate and mentor sales team members.
General Sales Manager job description example 1
Supermicro general sales manager job description
About Supermicro:
Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
Job Summary:
Supermicro Computer is looking for an experienced General Manager, Sales, Strategic Accounts who can help grow our market share. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and developing, expanding our customer's portfolio, and thrive in a challenging environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Directly responsible for a team of sales professionals leading all sales initiatives and driving performance and services excellence expectations. Design, implement and drive a robust and creative sales business plan that meet/exceed new business targets and customer retention objectives. Maintain key customer relationships and develop and implement strategies for expanding the customer's base/business. Continuously seek new opportunities to improve team performance and effectiveness. Analyze performance of sales team members on an ongoing basis to identify opportunities for performance improvement and ensure accountabilities are being met. Establish monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals for team members Maintain comprehensive and current knowledge of all sales activities, forecast opportunities, and available pipeline. Ensure his staff provide excellent support to customer in fulfillment including forecast, inventory control, allocations, ETA and backlog management. Successfully manage relationships with customers. Visit customers and help them identify opportunities and improve sales and marketing strategies in selling Supermicro products.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; technical degree and an MBA is a plus Minimum of 15 years of sales experience Experience dealing with C level executives and large data centers preferred Deep knowledge in server, storage and management solutions. Knowledge in Cloud data centers and the enterprise IT environment. Great leadership and strong ability of working with and managing people from different groups Strong communication skills across multiple disciplines, cultures, and geographies Great analytic skills in market and industry research
EEO Statement
Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
Job Summary:
Supermicro Computer is looking for an experienced General Manager, Sales, Strategic Accounts who can help grow our market share. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and developing, expanding our customer's portfolio, and thrive in a challenging environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Directly responsible for a team of sales professionals leading all sales initiatives and driving performance and services excellence expectations. Design, implement and drive a robust and creative sales business plan that meet/exceed new business targets and customer retention objectives. Maintain key customer relationships and develop and implement strategies for expanding the customer's base/business. Continuously seek new opportunities to improve team performance and effectiveness. Analyze performance of sales team members on an ongoing basis to identify opportunities for performance improvement and ensure accountabilities are being met. Establish monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals for team members Maintain comprehensive and current knowledge of all sales activities, forecast opportunities, and available pipeline. Ensure his staff provide excellent support to customer in fulfillment including forecast, inventory control, allocations, ETA and backlog management. Successfully manage relationships with customers. Visit customers and help them identify opportunities and improve sales and marketing strategies in selling Supermicro products.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; technical degree and an MBA is a plus Minimum of 15 years of sales experience Experience dealing with C level executives and large data centers preferred Deep knowledge in server, storage and management solutions. Knowledge in Cloud data centers and the enterprise IT environment. Great leadership and strong ability of working with and managing people from different groups Strong communication skills across multiple disciplines, cultures, and geographies Great analytic skills in market and industry research
EEO Statement
Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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General Sales Manager job description example 2
Factory Direct, Inc general sales manager job description
Factory Direct Marine & RV is currently looking for an experienced and motivated General Sales Manager. This position is comparable to an Auto Dealership and experience as an Auto Sales Manager is also acceptable. Salary is based on store location and experience as a General Sales Manager. Pay is a base salary plus commission opportunity.
Responsibilities
• Sell units as a primary responsibility on the standard sales program
• Train Sales Associates on the Factory Direct Marine & RV Way, and on Marine & RV product knowledge
• Hold/attend daily Sales Meetings
• Help ensure the Sales Associates follow the proper sales procedures
• Make follow-up phone calls daily
• Recruit and train new sales or BDC staff
• Close deals as needed
• Help with "setup" & "tear down" of trade shows
• Maintain appearance of all units
• Inform management of customer feedback about products
• Ensure that all necessary documents are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Complete other duties and tasks as required
Job Requirements
• Ability and desire to work in a fun, fast-paced environment
• 2+ years of Sales Management experience in a Dealership atmosphere preferred
• Knowledge of ACV and Finance
• Ability to train and lead employees
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Able to handle/difuse customer complaints
• Knowledge of RVs and Boats a plus
• Operating knowledge of computers is a must
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with customer
Benefits:
• Health, vision, dental insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
Responsibilities
• Sell units as a primary responsibility on the standard sales program
• Train Sales Associates on the Factory Direct Marine & RV Way, and on Marine & RV product knowledge
• Hold/attend daily Sales Meetings
• Help ensure the Sales Associates follow the proper sales procedures
• Make follow-up phone calls daily
• Recruit and train new sales or BDC staff
• Close deals as needed
• Help with "setup" & "tear down" of trade shows
• Maintain appearance of all units
• Inform management of customer feedback about products
• Ensure that all necessary documents are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Complete other duties and tasks as required
Job Requirements
• Ability and desire to work in a fun, fast-paced environment
• 2+ years of Sales Management experience in a Dealership atmosphere preferred
• Knowledge of ACV and Finance
• Ability to train and lead employees
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Able to handle/difuse customer complaints
• Knowledge of RVs and Boats a plus
• Operating knowledge of computers is a must
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with customer
Benefits:
• Health, vision, dental insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
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General Sales Manager job description example 3
Hall Automotive Group general sales manager job description
Heritage Honda, a part of MileOne Autogroup, is now hiring a high performance General Sales Manager for our growing sales team. Want to make over $300,000 annually...this job is for you
This role is responsible for customer retention and profitability of the sales department which includes: New and Used vehicle sales, Finance and Internet Sales. The right candidate must be motivated to be a market leader in New with experience in Used and F&I. You will be responsible to manage a large staff of 10 Managers and over 20 Sales consultants in a high energy atmosphere.
Heritage Honda consistently is a market leader in New Honda volume and consistently sells well over 100 pre - owned vehicles. With a new show room coming in 2022!
Experience Everything MileOne has to Offer:
1000 Used cars in stock ready to sell2 large - local - Honda stores giving you more access to new inventory with the ability to increase market share Ongoing in house & NADA training to help you grow to that next level Competitive salary with unlimited earning potential Great opportunities for career advancement Company vehicle or Demo AllowanceState of the Art CRM, Inventory management & Internet resources Positive, success driven work environment
General Sales Manager Responsibilities:
Hire, motivate, mentor and train the New & Used Sales team, Internet Sales and Finance ManagersWork with the sales team to maintain sales profitability of New and/or Pre-Owned VehiclesManage both New and Used Car InventoryEstablish and maintain performance standards
General Sales Manager Qualifications:
Automotive leadership experience with increasing responsibility Proven success in managing sales and service staff and dealership inventories Must be able to lead by example Strong computer skills and knowledge of how the internet is driving our businessA strong work ethic
MileOne Autogroup is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug free work environment.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive email communication, as well as telephone and/or SMS text communications using an autodialer or otherwise, at the number you have provided. Message and data rates may apply; text STOP to opt out after receiving text communications.
New Sales
Heritage Honda Parkville
Sponsored-External and Internal
Zip Code
21234
This role is responsible for customer retention and profitability of the sales department which includes: New and Used vehicle sales, Finance and Internet Sales. The right candidate must be motivated to be a market leader in New with experience in Used and F&I. You will be responsible to manage a large staff of 10 Managers and over 20 Sales consultants in a high energy atmosphere.
Heritage Honda consistently is a market leader in New Honda volume and consistently sells well over 100 pre - owned vehicles. With a new show room coming in 2022!
Experience Everything MileOne has to Offer:
1000 Used cars in stock ready to sell2 large - local - Honda stores giving you more access to new inventory with the ability to increase market share Ongoing in house & NADA training to help you grow to that next level Competitive salary with unlimited earning potential Great opportunities for career advancement Company vehicle or Demo AllowanceState of the Art CRM, Inventory management & Internet resources Positive, success driven work environment
General Sales Manager Responsibilities:
Hire, motivate, mentor and train the New & Used Sales team, Internet Sales and Finance ManagersWork with the sales team to maintain sales profitability of New and/or Pre-Owned VehiclesManage both New and Used Car InventoryEstablish and maintain performance standards
General Sales Manager Qualifications:
Automotive leadership experience with increasing responsibility Proven success in managing sales and service staff and dealership inventories Must be able to lead by example Strong computer skills and knowledge of how the internet is driving our businessA strong work ethic
MileOne Autogroup is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug free work environment.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive email communication, as well as telephone and/or SMS text communications using an autodialer or otherwise, at the number you have provided. Message and data rates may apply; text STOP to opt out after receiving text communications.
New Sales
Heritage Honda Parkville
Sponsored-External and Internal
Zip Code
21234
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Updated March 14, 2024