TERRITORY SALES MANAGER – NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA

We’re proud to boast a high retention rate, with many employees celebrating 20, 30 and 40 year milestones! Since 1947, Lester Buildings has grown from its modest beginnings to an industry leader – due to our employees’ dedication and drive to innovate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, construction or related field is preferred.
• Previous 3 years of outside sales experience within the construction and/or post-frame building experience is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in having strong attention to detail and project management.
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn Lester’s pricing software.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Territory Sales Manager is responsible for our direct material-labor and material-only sales to contractors and end-users. The position supports a region encompassing north central Minnesota. The territory extends from Elk River on the south and up past the Brainerd Lakes Area on the North. This position will be responsible for selling our full line of commercial, equine, suburban and agricultural buildings, which involves daily face-to-face meetings with potential customers. Sales leads are typically provided via marketing/advertising. Sales include responding to past customers for work quotes on repairs and additions. This role also includes developing relationships with local architects and designers to promote Lester and post-frame construction methods and promote new Lester products.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Face-to-face follow up on sales leads
• Ability to work independently and be the primary representative in the territory.
• Develop a good strong working partnership with Lester’s internal resources, management team and subcontractors.
• Ability to partner effectively and provide assistance to team members on sales opportunities.
• Ability to resolve customer issues.
• Attend various trade shows where Lester participates.