Sales Manager II

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?
Driven by our purpose:
Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments:
Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

Description:

ABOUT THE ROLE
Working with the Regional Heads and General Managers, the Sales Manager II is responsible for developing the market sales strategy and leading, managing, and developing a team of Sales personnel to execute the strategy for the assigned geography. This includes, but is not limited to, the achievement of sales and profitability objectives, the development and implementation of a sound marketing strategy to maximize profitability and efficiencies, the recruitment, training, development and management of a professional sales force, the oversight of customer complaint resolutions and the management of the overall sales area administrative system to support the activities of the area sales.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Work with the Regional Head and General Managers to develop market-specific strategies.
Translate strategies into account and call plans.
Nurture & build customer relationships while preserving the ability to:
negotiate effectively with customers, close sales, identify unmet and/or latent customer needs & communicate these within Holcim, maintain acceptable DSO and minimize outstanding past-due balances, broaden & deepen the business relationship with the customer.
Work with Business Operations Teams to effectively manage the business & achieve/exceed targets.
Manage price/volume relationship to maximize margin.
Lead and manage field personnel, including:
setting performance objectives, developing and coaching field personnel, reviewing performance.
Embrace & actively drive implementation of more effective sales processes & practices.
Advocate with local/state legislative bodies and regulatory agencies (e.g., DOTs).
Look for opportunities to cross-sell other Holcim products or services.
Track implementation of account and call plans
Forecast demand for effective supply planning for a transportation network
Report on business performance (volume, price, revenue, margin) vs. budget and forecast.
Marketing Segment Directors/Managers
Director, Sales Force Effectiveness & Operation
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Education:
Bachelor's degree or 5 years of equivalent experience
Additional Education Preferred:
Master's degree
Required Work Experience:
5 to 10 years, minimum of 5 years of commercial experience required (business development, marketing, sales, channel management, construction materials experience preferred (RMX concrete, aggregates, paving, civil contracting) & experience in a commission-based, comp
Required Computer and Software Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft skills; working knowledge in SAP
Travel Requirements:
50% Travel required
Additional Requirements:
Good interpersonal skills (e.g., active listening techniques).
Strong leadership skills with ability to choose the most effective leadership style for a given situation.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to successfully influence others without authority.
Good commercial mind-set.
High entrepreneurial spirit.
Fact-based and analytical.
Possesses excellent EQ
Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respiratorseal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary
Retirement Savings:
Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
Holistic Health & Well-being programs
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
Paid time off & paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
Educational Assistance Program
Dress for your day
YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you'll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You'll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it's only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

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