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Regional Sales Director - MI, OH, IN

HJ Oldenkamp · Royal Oak, MI

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

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The job

Who you'd sell to
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Where deals come from
Not stated in the posting.

The Braun Read

Proceed with caution

A few things here deserve a hard look before you spend time on it.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Doesn't say where pipeline comes from. Ask.
Time on market
Open 47 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
This is their only open sales role.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  4. 4.

    Where does pipeline come from: inbound, SDRs, or me?

    Tells you how much of your week is prospecting versus selling.

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
We are seeking a team-focused and results-oriented Regional Sales Director in our Royal Oak office to lead our experienced sales team covering Michigan, Northern Ohio, Northern Indiana. The team’s focus is increasing sales of building materials including Dupont’s Corian® Design surfaces (Corian® Solid Surface and Corian® Quartz) and cabinetry (Cabinetworks/Merillat and others) in both commercial and residential applications. The key customers and influencers in the market are stone and solid surface fabricators, millwork companies, builders/contractors and the architect and design community. Key Responsibilities: Drive the region’s growth strategy through sales team management and building trusted relationships with key contacts and owners of major accounts: - Strengthen the sales team through training and mentorship, including implementing measurable action and results-based sales team goals. - Provide day-to-day territory management as a go-to resource and problem solver for sales and other internal stakeholders (customer service, warehouse, accounting) as well as day-to-day management of the sales team. - Travel the territory individually and with sales reps to drive strategy and build customer relationships; expect 5-8 overnights per month. - Build and implement sales strategies and programs, including key customer and prospect identification, lead generation, and pricing initiatives. - Work with supplier’s management teams to develop business plans and coordinate activity. - Drive CRM meeting, follow-up, and opportunity usage and development. Requirements - Candidates must reside in Southeastern Michigan/Metro Detroit area. - Proven leadership with 7-15 years’ sales and supervisory experience, preferably in the building materials industry. - 3+ years of commercial builder materials sales experience, including familiarity with the commercial architectural design process and driving specifications. - Countertop and cabinet sales experience is preferred. - Bachelor's degree is also preferred. - Strong relationship, organizational, presentation, and follow-up skills. - Strong management and analytical skills with the aptitude to create metrics, analyze reports, etc. - Self-starter with independent work ethic. - Active listener with strong communication and persuasion abilities. - Decisive problem solver with ability to quickly adapt. - Strong computer/tech skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and CRM programs (Proton, Salesforce, etc) Benefits - Competitive salary (commensurate with years of experience) and bonus/commission potential - Medical, dental and vision benefits after 60 days - 401k program with profit sharing - Vehicle allowance and customer expense reimbursement - Paid PTO and holidays
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