Government Sales Manager jobs in Knoxville, TN

Government Sales Manager manages and directs a sales force to achieve sales to government agencies. Designs and recommends sales programs and sets short- and long-term sales strategies. Being a Government Sales Manager evaluates and implements appropriate new sales techniques to increase the department's sales volume. May recommend product or service enhancements to improve customer satisfaction and sales potential. Additionally, Government Sales Manager ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Acts as advisor to sales team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to head of a unit/department. The Government Sales Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Government Sales Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Procurement Manager
  • Cellular Sales
  • Knoxville, TN OTHER
  • Cellular Sales

    Procurement Manager

     

    JOB DESCRIPTION

     

    Summary/Objective

    As a Procurement Manager you will be responsible for locating and maintaining the best sources of supply for a variety of indirect equipment, goods and services needed by the company. This should be done in consideration of all aspects of relationships with suppliers, including quality, value, and the ability to respond quickly to changing business requirements. This position is also responsible for selecting suppliers and vendors that can act as long-term partners and help the company meet its growth objectives. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple non-inventory categories of spend while overseeing and mentoring a team thru demonstrated leadership.

    Essential Functions

    •    Develop, lead and execute procurement strategies and policy
    • Create, track and report KPIs to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
    • Oversee procurement processes and identify areas for improvement
    • Manage and lead RFx processes in a variety of indirect spend categories
    • Craft negotiation strategies with optimal terms, risk mitigation and understanding of total cost of ownership
    • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly understood and documented
    • Effective communication with Legal on all aspects of contract review and negotiation
    • Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power as well as performing cost analysis and benchmarking
    • Assess, manage and mitigate potential risks through strategic planning
    • Build and develop relationships with reliable vendors and suppliers as well as internal stakeholders
    • Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand while effectively managing logistics
    • Provide training/guidance on purchase order and ticketing systems; review/approve POs in accordance with policy and negotiated terms and conditions
    • Handle defective or unacceptable goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative actions
    • Develop and lead procurement team members through all aspects of the Procurement process, demonstrating professionalism, leadership and mentoring

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    Competencies

  • Accountability: Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the department/organization.
  • Financial Awareness: Actively seeking opportunities to optimize financial costs and investments when making decisions that have a financial implication.
  • Leadership: Achieving results through people by successful objective setting, performance review, motivation, delegation, team-building, commitment gains, and empowerment.
  • Organizational Awareness: Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities; perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization
  • Planning and Organizing: Setting priorities and defining actions, time, and resources needed to achieve predefined goals. Problem Solving: Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines.
  • Results Orientation: Being persistent and showing perseverance on achieving concrete and tangible results out of personal responsibility; getting optimum results from situations and being ready to take action and show tenacity in case of obstacles or resistance.
  • Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has supervisory responsibilities.

     

    Work Environment

    This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

     

    Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    Must be able to perform repetitious hand/eye movement, sit for long periods of time and be able to drive.

    This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

     

    Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

     

    Travel1-10%

     

    Required Education and Experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
    • 8 years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles with proven career progression
    • 2 years experience in supervising a procurement team
    • Experience in overseeing indirect spend categories
    • Contract management including negotiation and understanding of legal terminology
    • Proficient in Excel

    Preferred Education and Experience

    • Master’s degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
    • 4 years of experience in procurement management positions with supervisory responsibilities
    • Service Now experience
    • Familiarity with retail leases
    • Familiarity with facility and construction vendors
    • Technology contract negotiation

    Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

    • Demonstrated expertise with sourcing and vendor management
    • Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and networking skills
    • Experience with purchasing and vendor management software and systems
    • Ability to assess the performance of suppliers against criteria such as quality, cost, reliability, and financial stability
    • Financial skills to assess the total cost of dealing with a supplier, including price and factors such as the cost of delivery, administration quality control and inventory
    • Strong leadership skills, including developing team members and process improvement

     

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    Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

     

  • 14 Days Ago

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IT Project Manager
  • Cellular Sales
  • Knoxville, TN OTHER
  • Cellular Sales IT Project Manager ClassificationExempt Reports toManager, IT Project Management JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/Objective Responsible for Scope Management of the project including Risk, Change...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Wanted Used Car Sales Manager
  • Global Staffing Sales LLC
  • Knoxville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Are you someone who has Auto Sales Manager / Auto Inspection experience? Are you interested in working autonomously and making your own schedule? Benefits/Perks Careers Advancement Opportunities Flexi...
  • 20 Days Ago

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eDiscovery Project Manager
  • Contact Government Services, LLC
  • Knoxville, TN FULL_TIME
  • eDiscovery Project ManagerEmployment Type: Full-Time, Experienced Department: eDiscovery ManagementCGS is seeking an eDiscovery Project Manager to join our team supporting the legal organization withi...
  • 1 Day Ago

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FOIA Disclosure Product Manager
  • Contact Government Services, LLC
  • Knoxville, TN FULL_TIME
  • FOIA Disclosure Product ManagerEmployment Type: Full-Time, Experienced Department: Information Technology CGS is seeking a FOIA Disclosure Product Manager to join our team supporting the IT mission of...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Front Office Manager
  • Contact Government Services, LLC
  • Knoxville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Front Office ManagerEmployment Type: Full-Time, ExperiencedDepartment: Litigation SupportCGS is seeking a Front Office Manager to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. ...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Outside Sales Representative [Knoxville]
  • FiveStars Loyalty, Inc.
  • Knoxville, TN
  • **Outside Sales Representative [Knoxville]** at Fivestars Knoxville, TN We are looking for **Entry Level Salespeople (0 ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sushi Chef
  • Food City
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Job Summary: The sushi chef is responsible for all aspects of producing sushi for our in-store fresh sushi program. Ther...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Manager
  • Community Choice Financial Family of Brands
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Overview: As a Store Manager ("SM"), you will assist in managing overall store performance by overseeing account managem...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Sales Account Executive
  • Rotech Healthcare Inc.
  • Knoxville, TN
  • About Rotech Rotech Healthcare Inc. is a national leader in providing ventilators, oxygen, sleep apnea treatment, wound ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Account Executive
  • Sharp Electronics Corp.
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Overview: To support our growing business, we are looking for additional Sales Account Executives to increase revenue in...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Manager
  • Community Choice Financial Family of Brands
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Overview: As a Store Manager ("SM"), you will assist in managing overall store performance by overseeing account managem...
  • 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Manager
  • Community Choice Financial Family of Brands
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Overview: As a results-driven Store Manager, you will oversee the success of your store and team by setting the bar high...
  • 3/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Advocate
  • Community Choice Financial Family of Brands
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Overview: As a Customer Service Representative, you will play an essential part in ensuring that our loyal and new custo...
  • 2/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a population of 178,874 as of the 2010 census, making it the state's third largest city after Nashville and Memphis. Knoxville is the principal city of the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which, in 2016, was 868,546, up 0.9 percent, or 7,377 people, from to 2015. The KMSA is, in turn, the central component of the Knoxville-Sevierville-La Follette Combined Statistical Area, which, in 2013, had a population of 1,096,961. First settled in 178...
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Income Estimation for Government Sales Manager jobs
$118,281 to $169,057
Knoxville, Tennessee area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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