Sales Leader
Are you a Sales Leader searching for an opportunity to utilize your dynamic leadership capabilities? We are Lifetouch National School Studios, based in Minneapolis, MN; the industry leader in school photography, yearbooks and senior portraits. We capture life's stories and family memories that will be treasured forever
We are seeking future Territory Managers, to engage in our 12-18 month customized professional development program. You will work alongside managers in our XXXX location, with the goal of preparing you for the role of Territory Manager in your own assigned territory.
Here is what you'll do
Drive top line sales to maximize bottom line profits.
Perform delegated responsibilities and duties of a sales manager, including relationship-based business development and existing account maintenance.
Participate in executing a successful picture day with exceptional customer service and operational efficiencies.
Work with the management team to plan and direct the work of the territory organization.
Act as a positive role model in the territory organization; work effectively with others.
Demonstrate effective leadership skills in a variety of situations typical of a Territory Manager.
Participate in weekly and quarterly reviews with your Training Manager and other company leadership; complete weekly reports and assignments in an effective and timely manner.
Attend formal training programs in sales, management, leadership and current initiatives.
Create a comprehensive individual development plan to further develop competencies critical to success.
Here's what you'll need
The ideal candidate is one who takes ownership and has a competitive drive to achieve sales goals, has high energy and the courage to face new challenges, as well as possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management or related field or equivalent work experience
3-5 years of related business experience in each of the following areas:
Demonstrated successful outside sales experience in a position that involves key account management and negotiation of contracts.
Proven hands on leadership, motivational and influencing skills with a passion for growing and developing people
Desire to learn and understand the fiscal responsibilities of managing a business (prior P & L experience preferred)
Ability to travel up to 25% during training (less travel required upon longer term Territory Management placement)
Willingness to relocate for training and/or longer term Territory Management placement is required. Relocation assistance is provided; Designated training locations are:
Herndon, VA
Billings, MT
Evansville, IN
Cincinnati, OH
Here's what you'll get
A first-rate customized training program where you will learn all aspects of the business in the action of day-to-day work efforts, to gain experience and perspective in sales, photography, human resources, finance, operations and more.
Upon demonstrating the requisite skills, knowledge and commitments expected of a Territory Manager, you will relocate to another geographic market and lead your own established territory office and staff (average of $1-5 million in revenue, 6-8 direct reports, and 10-20 seasonal employees). We provide relocation assistance.
Our compensation package includes a base salary during training and potential performance-based bonus. Our employee stock ownership plan is Best in Class.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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