Join our talented team. Employees at Vista Outdoor are passionate and committed to delivering quality products to our customers. Our culture centers on an engaged and accountable workforce. Our goal is to attract and retain a diverse workforce: rich in talent, background, ideas and experience.
Vista Outdoor is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer in the growing outdoor sports and recreation markets. The company operates in two segments, Outdoor Products and Shooting Sports, and has more than 30 well-recognized brands that provide consumers with a range of performance-driven, high-quality and innovative products in the ammunition, firearms and outdoor accessories categories. Vista Outdoor enjoys expanded distribution for some of the most widely known and respected brands in the industry: Federal Premium®, Bushnell®, Savage Arms™, BLACKHAWK!®, Primos®, Final Approach, Uncle Mike's®, Hoppe's®, RCBS®, Alliant Powder®, CCI®, Speer®, Champion® Targets, Gold Tip® Arrows, Weaver® Optics, Outers®, Bollé®, Cebe, and Serengeti®.
Vista Outdoor is headquartered in Utah and employs approximately 5,800 skilled workers. The company has manufacturing operations and facilities in 10 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Canada along with international sales and sourcing operations in Mexico, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
The Position
Vista Outdoor is seeking a Sales Representative - National Accounts Manager to add to our team to support the SW Ohio area from a home/remote office. This position is responsible for the sale, program management and support of company products and/or services to assigned accounts.
Responsibilities
• Make and develop contacts with existing and potential customers.
• Manage and support internal and external relationships by providing information on: rebates, merchandising, special mark-ups, inventory, purchase orders, forecasting, analytics and allocations, etc.
• Analyze existing and anticipated customer requirements and promote company products and services to fill such requirements. Participate in the preparation of sales plans and campaigns, business plans, and product development plans.
• Manage company processes with cross-functional teams, such as: Demand Planners, Buyers, Trade Marketing, and Allocations department.
• Conduct sales presentations.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate sales records.
• Maintain technical proficiency and consult with prospective customers regarding use of company products and services.
• Quote prices and delivery dates. Demonstrate and provide instruction on the use of products.
• Keep informed of new products and other information of interest to customers. Investigate new applications or improvements to products.
• Provide marketing intelligence to sales management and may participate in the development of sales forecasts and strategies.
• Increase sales and profitability
• Perform research on competitive products in the market.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule format.
• Respond to common inquiries or customer concerns.
Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of sales (retail or category) or account management experience with B.A./B.S. or related experience
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time (air travel is required)
Desired Qualifications
• Sporting, ammunition, firearms, shooting or related accessories knowledge
• Attention to detail needed for: rebates, merchandising, special mark-ups, inventory, purchase orders, forecasting, analytics and allocations, etc.
• Organizations skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D
www.VistaOutdoor.com/Careers Search Job Number 33025
http://www.atk-jobs.com/vista/job/Sales-Representative-National-Account-Manager%2C-SW-Ohio-Job/302160600/
