Managing Director (Outside Sales Manager) – Hartford, CT

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Qualifications:

Proven leadership ability with experience in sales management roles such as Territory Sales Manager or Outside Sales Representative., Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills., Detail-oriented and organized with a focus on performance management principles., Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment..

Key responsibilities:

  • Execute the Region’s Annual Success Plan and develop the overall vision and culture.
  • Lead and motivate a team of Chapter Success Coaches to achieve performance targets.
  • Report on regional performance metrics to the Director of US Core Field Operations.
  • Implement BNI business strategies and manage special projects as assigned.

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BNI Global SME https://www.bni.com/
501 - 1000 Employees
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Job description

 
 

About BNI


Founded in 1985, BNI is the recognized worldwide leader in business networking. With nearly 11,000 chapters meeting every week in more than 76 countries, we have grown to over 300,000 member-businesses. BNI members meet each week to share qualified business referrals, to grow professionally, and to create lifelong relationships with like-minded business professionals. Strong leaders have tremendous earning potential and unlimited professional development opportunities. 


Position Summary 


Reporting to the Director of US Field Operations, the Managing Director (MD) plays a delicate balance between the manager and inspiring visionary for the region. The MD is also responsible for overseeing the daily operations and development of a world-class team of Chapter Success Coaches (CSCs) within their region. Ideal candidates have experience as a Territory Sales Manager, District Sales Manager, Sales Representative, Outside Sales Representative and Sales Area Manager. 


BNI® is a global peer-to-peer network focused on business development for its members, is seeking to hire an Outside Sales Manager (Managing Director). This is a tremendous opportunity for the right person within a rapidly growing company. Potential candidate must be a results-driven self-starter with an exceptional ability to create and maintain relationships with the sales staff found within the region. 



Role and Responsibilities 

 

Execute the Region’s Annual Success Plan 


  • Develop the Region’s culture and overall vision 
  • Lead and motivate staff to achieve maximum efficiency and improved performance 
  • Set and manage growth targets while fostering a success-oriented, accountable, and positive environment within the region 
  • Ensure targets are delivered through people management, performance review, reward, and individual recognition 
  • Collaborate with the Director of US Core Field Operations on the development, communication, and implementation and execution of effective growth strategies and processes to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow, business goals, and objectives 
  • Reporting on the weekly, monthly, and quarterly Region performance to the Director of US Core Field Operations - East 
  • Identify opportunities and develop solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness throughout the Region 
  • Manage and execute special projects as assigned 
  • Perform other duties as assigned 

 

Develop and Lead a Successful Team  


  • Implement BNI business strategies with team of CSCs as outlined by the Director of US CORE Field Operations 
  • Hire, train, develop, coach, motivate, appraise, and performance manage CSCs within the Region on a timely basis and in accordance with company policies 
  • Collaborate with CSCs to drive success measured in part by membership education, development, growth, and retention 
  • Motivate and lead CSCs reflecting company core values 
  • Schedule, plan, prepare, and facilitate various regional, chapter, team, and local events within the region 
  • Promote the wellness of staff and implement policies in line with legislation and health and safety guidelines to create a diverse and positive working environment 

 

Qualifications 

 

Core Competencies 


  • Interpersonal, Written, and Verbal Communication 
  • Collaboration & Team Building 
  • Leadership & Accountability 
  • Management 
  • Creativity & Innovation 
  • Decisiveness 
  • Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution 
  • Coaching & Motivating Others 
  • Performance Management 

 

Minimum Requirements 


  • Solution-finder and results-driven within an entrepreneurial, technology-driven culture 
  • Proven leadership ability while fostering mentor relationships 
  • Customer-focused with a desire to build rapport and long-term relationships 
  • Detail-oriented, organized with verbal, written, multi-tasking, and presentation skills 
  • Possess an attitude of flexibility and adaptability that matches our growth pace 
  • Work independently and with a team to successfully achieve company objectives 
  • Strong and proven understanding of performance management principles 
  • Experience in planning and implementing sales strategies 
  • Computer knowledge and skills including Microsoft Office 
  • Ability to routinely travel to local chapters 

 

Physical Demands & Working Conditions 


Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. 




This is a full-time, remote, exempt role.  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. 


BNI’s wonderful culture based on Givers Gain® is lived out every day by our team and over 300,000 members globally. 


Learn more at BNI.com 


An equal opportunity employer.

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Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Team Leadership
  • Accountability
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Innovation
  • Coaching
  • Problem Solving
  • Social Skills
  • Team Building
  • Self-Motivation
  • Decisiveness

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