Vector Fleet Management, an Amerit Fleet Solutions Company, is seeking a Sales Manager - Government Asset Specialization.This positions primary responsibility is the government asset specialization market segment, as assigned, for lead generation, determination, coordination, contact, and follow-up, utilizing existing buying board contracts and expressions of interest received through marketing efforts. Will work with Area Vice President – Asset Specialization and Vice President of Sales on program proposals and cost model development, as assigned. Analyzing leads and opportunities for potential solicitation efforts. Will have responsibility to manage their developed lead through program proposal. This position will be central office based, as assigned, however will possibly spend 1 week per quarter in Charlotte, NC office.
Compensation: Competitive salary pay – paid weekly, every Friday! Salary range: $65,000-80,000 plus commission!
The benefits of belonging – what’s in it for you?
- Full benefits within 30 days
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance
- 401(k) match program
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- Career and learning development with an extensive training program through our Amerit University
- Employee referral program, up to $1,000 bonus
- ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
- Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 24/7 nurse triage line
- Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
- Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion
- Wellness and fitness programs through our providers
- Lead follow-up with coordination from Marketing department
- Facilitate daily client acquisition efforts working on identified leads
- Input all activity in CRM software and associated programs
- Maintain Pipeline documentation, to include review of “recycling” leads with VP of Sales
- Review Lead Questionnaires for program opportunities
- Scheduling and development of capability presentations for prospective customers
- Development and preparation of direct quotes with Revenue Development staff
- Cold Leads, Qualified Leads, Capability Presentations (CP), and Sales Proposals
- Minimum of five (5) days in the field per month, handling Prospect calls and Capability Presentations.
- Review of any Expressions of Interest (EOI) received from marketing activities and/or direct contact requests
- Learn and be efficient after training sessions with Vector’s fleet maintenance software platforms, as to create high impact proposals
- Onsite trade show staffing required, as determined by VP of Sales
- At least 5 years of direct sales and marketing experience
- MUST have experience creating proposals and cost studies
- Government Industry experience (specifically knowledge of Fleet Maintenance and/or Asset Specialization)
- MUST be willing to travel at least 35%
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Experience with CRM (ex. Salesforce.com) – considered highly beneficial
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Office, with a focus on Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel Teams, and Word
- Ability to articulate complex solutions to prospects from local Managers to C-level officers
- Discipline: a proven track record as a self-starter and adherence to sales metrics with a very strong work ethic
- Strong customer orientation, with a high level of comfort making cold calls and quickly developing rapport with prospective clients
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and operational level
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent national travel up to 35%.