Client Technologies Manager jobs in Saint Cloud, MN

This Chemical manufacturing company with programs in food processing, water treatment, and institutional marketplaces is seeking a Sanitation Technologies Territory Manager for a Direct Hire opportunity. They will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of a company's strategic sales and marketing plans in the assigned territory. The ideal candidate will reside in Eastern Iowa, Northern Illinois or Southwest Wisconsin. This position is a true extension of the corporate management team and the board of directors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the protected geographic territory (a high value corporate asset), given upon employment with Anderson.
• Provide sales growth, maintenance, technical service, and territory management of all sanitation account activity in the protected territory. Management will work with this position to determine a reasonable range of minimum – maximum sales for each unique territory based on its potential.
• Technically service all accounts in the territory at a high quality and professional level. The amount of service will be based roughly on the size of the account (annual sales), stage or status of account development (i.e. start-up, on-going maintenance, or problem solving status)
• Technical support and equipment department staff will be available to help for training, start-ups, and problem solving
• Manage, on a timely basis, all territory activity including scheduling of sales, technical, and equipment support; product ordering and inventory maintenance; service, sales activity, and expense report generation. Sales support from all company departments will be available to ensure territory success
• Develop territory business plans that will grow the business
• Develop and maintaining customer relationships
• Develop sales and business development strategies
• Monitor and analyze trends to identify new opportunities
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities
• Prepare and present reports to the sales team and leadership
• Recommend improvements to sales processes and strategies
• Actively prospect, build, and maintain the sales base
• Additional duties as assigned by the Sanitation National Sales Manager who will have the responsibility to support and facilitate this positions activity at all stages of growth

Requirements 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related field or experience preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sales or customer service preferred
• Required to have experience in the Food Science, Dairy Manufacturing & Processing and/or Food & Beverage industries
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent verbal, written communication and time management skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits 

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance