Area Sales Manager duties and responsibilities

• Developing sales strategies and plans to achieve sales and profit goals by leading, developing, and motivating sales associates
• Providing ongoing training, motivation, and development of sales associates to ensure that sales and profits are effectively managed and maintained
• Meeting or exceeding targeted sales quotas and productivity standards
• Providing consistent and motivated leadership and direction to all staff and team members
• Ensuring compliance with all company, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Ensuring that sales staff is appropriately trained and competent to perform their job duties
• Providing exceptional customer service to all customers on a daily basis
• Developing and implementing sales and marketing plans to drive sales and profit
• Collecting customer feedback and market research

Area Sales Manager requirements and qualifications

• Experience of X years in sales and/or business management
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Effective decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in working with and influencing other people
• Ability to consult and negotiate with both internal and external customers
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and ability to work well with little supervision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business(MBA must)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills