Position information
Location:
Des Moines, IA 50301
Job Category:
Sales/Retail/Business Development
Occupations:
Field Sales
Career Level:
Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
Industry:
Other/Not Classified
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about the company
Novelty, Inc., headquartered in Greenfield, IN, is an entrepreneurial company started in 1980 by Todd Green while in high school. With sales revenue over $125 million, the Company is, and has historically been, debt-free. The Company employs approximately 300 employees in the U.S as well as over 200 employees in China. We are a vertically integrated company that does business in 3 countries; we design, license and control the manufacturing of nearly everything we sell. Novelty, Inc. has been in business for 28 years and sets the pace for the industry to follow us. Novelty, Inc. is also recognized as innovators by our partners including Disney, Universal Studios, NBA, etc.
As the business grows, the Company services C-Stores coast-to-coast with its "Direct Store Delivery" business utilizing only Company employees and vehicles. Our customer list reads like a "Who's Who" in C-Stores, including The Pantry, Cumberland Farms, Circle K, Valero, Giant Industries, Stripes, Kum & Go and hundreds more.
Representative of the vision and ideals upon which Novelty, Inc. was created and continues to operate, Todd Green was honored in 1999 as "Entrepreneur of the Year" by Ernst & Young LLC. The growth, enthusiasm, and products keep coming.
position description
District Sales Manager
Novelty Inc. is seeking a highly motivated, results oriented professional with a “no-excuses” attitude for the role of District Sales Manager to manage an Iowa, Northern Illinois and Wisconsin territory. This person needs to be based out of Cedar Rapids, IA or have the flexibility to relocate to Cedar Rapids.
The District Sales Manager’s responsibility in this position will be to develop, coach, train and lead 5-7 route sales professionals to achieve sales goals. The District Sales Manager (DSM) will accomplish this by riding along with the Route Sales Professional (RSP) on specified weeks along with covering any vacation or open routes. The DSM also plays a critical role in establishing team norms and ensuring alignment to company beliefs. Ultimately, the goal of the DSM is to develop a high-performing team of Route Sales Professionals that consistently achieves its customer service, sales and service goals.
How much can you make?
Novelty, Inc. reps are commission based with a weekly guarantee
Average DM’s make in the mid 50's
Weekly pay plus monthly bonus
Year end Presidents Club- Last year our top 50 reps/DM's and an individual of their choice enjoyed a fully paid retreat in Cancun (The 10th trip we have made)
What Do We Offer?
Competitive pay
Medical Insurance
Matching 401k
Life Insurance
Company Vehicle
Paid Vacations
Tuition Reimbursement
The ability to think like an entrepreneur and grow your business not just deliver stuff
Use your mind and your back (our stuff weighs less)
Internal growth with the company
What Do We Require?
Ability and Passion to provide training & development to direct reports first-hand
Experience managing a team of at least 5 Sales Reps
The ability to work without someone counting your steps
The ability to sell and deliver
Clean Driving record
Demonstrates confidence and influence in leading team goal attainment
Ability to hold direct reports accountable through quantitative and qualitative goal attainment
Other Information...
This position requires the ability to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods, and to work in all weather conditions. Must be able to perform frequent lifting of 15 - 60 pounds. You will be responsible for safely operating a 15' step van. You must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and be able to pass a DOT physical and drug test.
Novelty Inc is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse work force.
www.noveltyinc.com
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