Sales Manager Jobs in Iowa

Job Title: Business Development Manager Company: The Performance Group Location: Norwalk, IA Description: Do you believe in offering superior service to your customers? Have you been selling in the perishable/consumable goods industry? Do you believe you should get paid for that service? Can you sell quality? Can you consult with your clients both personally and professionally? Can you sell quality against low priced competitors? Are you a food broker, territory manager or have been working for a wholesale produce repackaging company? Have you worked with grocery stores/grocer chains, distributors or brokerage businesses? Can you sell service against low priced competitors? If you answered yes to these questions, we should be talking with you about a sales position that will reward you financially for your beliefs and abilities. Does this describe you?You are competitive, but mainly with yourself, which makes you a great team player.  You are versatile at work and can handle a lot of different customers.  People like being around you and you like to have fun at work but not at the expense of costing you income.  You want customers to be able to depend on you and you value the relationship you have with your customers.  Because of that, you prefer to sell a quality product they can depend on.  People see you as persistent, not pushy, and you can close the deal.  You have a “can do” attitude about solving problems and you can solve them without always seeking your boss’s input.  You understand that the customer is king but realize you can’t discount your way into an account.  You have developed the ability to get what you want by helping other people and expecting to get paid for that extra care and attention you bring.  When you are buying for yourself, you seek out and pay for quality products and services.  You expect the vendor to stand by their products and services. Who we areWe are Capital City Fruit and we repackage quality fruits and vegetables.  We’re a third-generation family-owned business based in Norwalk, Iowa, in the Des Moines Metro area.  Our customers include grocery chain wholesalers and food service distributors, as well as other wholesale produce distributors. It is our people who have enabled our growth and success as a company and we are looking to add to our sales staff because of this growth.  Our customers have learned that they can depend on our team to deliver on our promise.  We are looking for the right person to join our team and deliver on the same.  Is that you? Do you have the sales experience?This is an outside sales position in a territory that covers a 300 miles radius from Des Moines, Iowa.  80% of your time will be spent bringing in new customers and the other 20% selling additional branches of existing customers. 3+ years experience as either an outside sales representative, territory manager, or area manager3+ years experience in successfully selling to buyers and VP of departments3+ experience in a company where the sales cycle was 2-3 months3+ years experience of holding margins and selling value, even in a highly competitive, price sensitive industryTrack record of developing new businessYou know the score and you keep the scoreMust have sold premium products or brandHave spent 75% of your time out in the field selling; not physically coming to an office on a daily basisPrevious wage minimum of $75k where the compensation plan was salary plus commission Do you meet the job requirements? 4-year Bachelors Degree preferred or Associates Degree with the Career Sales Experience described abovePreviously worked in a small family business (small to mid-sized business experiences preferred)Good driving recordValid driver’s licenseMust pass physical, background investigation and drug screen If this describes you, then don’t waste another moment in a job taking you nowhere.  Click on the apply button. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Location: You are able to work from your home office but must report to the corporate office weekly, and in-person.  The only exception to this is during the initial orientation, which requires your daily attendance at the corporate office.  Compensation: Salary plus sales incentives.  $100k+ within first year is a realistic expectation  Benefits: 401k, dental, medical, 2 wks vacation, car allowance and expense account. We have retained the services of The Performance Group to qualify all applicants for this position.  Please contact them directly by clicking on the apply button.  Do not send us resumes or contact us directly as you will just be redirected to The Performance Group.  © Copyright, The Performance Group 2009

Job Title: Sales Manager Company: Harrah's Entertainment Location: Council Bluffs, IA Description: Responsible for generating top line revenue for Harrah?s and Horseshoe Council Bluffs by developing new accounts and maintaining existing accounts in the Corporate market (hotel room sales and business/convention meeting room sales).  Develops and maintains aggressive prospecting effort for new business in all areas.  Conducts sales calls, obtains orders and secures contracts with key accounts or major prospects.  Promotes property and company opportunities through personal involvement in community organizations, industry trade shows, and promotional functions.  Solicits group, tour and convention business, follows up on leads, creates proposals and negotiates contracts.  Quotes rates, negotiates agreements and terms of functions.  Commits facilities and verifies reservations as required.  Speaks before various groups and organizations to explain and promote property facilities including giving tours of property facilities.  Maintains communications and rapport with group guests and representatives to ensure guest satisfaction with an upbeat and positive attitude.  Ensures regulatory, internal controls and policy and procedure compliance.  Acts as a role model to other employees and always presents oneself as a credit to Company and encourages others to do the same and leads with passion and vision. The vision Group Sales of Harrah?s and Horseshoe Council Bluffs is for each of our brands to be the overwhelming first choice of its targeted customers for group/convention business.  When you work at Harrah?s, your most important responsibility is providing truly great service to every guest every time.   You?ll see this in the fundamentals of how we run our business, how we deliver and measure great service, and the policies to support it.  All Harrah?s employees are expected to provide fast and flawless service, recognizing and making customers feel special by using the guests? names, remembering what they like and anticipating their needs, and providing a spotless, pleasant, and clean environment, which includes dressing neat and clean and being well groomed.  By joining the Harrah?s team, you are committing yourself to these values and acknowledging your dedication to truly great service. College degree preferred with minimum 3 years of sales experience.  Knowledge of creating proposals and quotes, contract negotiation and the tour and convention business required.  Proven accountability when working with confidential information.   Ability to use a personal computer and appropriate software (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access and Microsoft Outlook).  Working knowledge of Delphi, Meeting Matrix, and AS/400 preferred.  Good oral and written communication skills, must be fluent and literate in English.  Ability to respond calmly and make rational decisions in stressful situations with co-workers, guests and vendors.  Must possess excellent interpersonal with a proven track record of personally providing excellent customer service to external and internal guests.  Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and tolerate areas of high temperature in excess of 115 degrees and ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when stocking, storing and maneuvering around work area.  Ability to stand and walk for entire shift and mobility to move easily around entire property.  Must be able to listen and respond to visual and aural cues.  Must be able to tolerate areas containing second hand smoke, varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibration, crowds, and air quality.   Up to 5 % travel required.PERFORMANCE STANDARDS USED TO MEASURE A SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYEEMeasurable objectives as defined on annual Performance appraisal.  Teamwork ? ability to work collaboratively with other departments and leaders to complete property/corporate initiatives and effective day to day operations.  Guest feedback through comment cards, letters.  Financial results that meet or exceed budget expectations for revenue generation and cost control.  Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities in a demanding work environment.

Job Title: Insurance Sales/ Insurance Sales Manager Company: PMA USA Location: Des Moines, IA Description: Sales Manager in Training The road to success is waiting. Success comes in many forms and so do successful PMA / Conseco sales professionals. Contrary to what you might think, successful sales agents do not necessarily come from one specific background or another. Our opportunity provides an excellent track to apply your successful experience in sales or another field because our formula for a successful career is simple: You work hard. You perform. You win.If there’s one overriding personality trait that our successful agents share, it’s that each has the desire, capacity and willingness to learn. You don’t have to know it all, you just have to be open to being taught by some of the best managers in the business. Nor do we require any fancy degree. Really, learning what you need to know to be successful is more about your attitude and aptitude. A positive attitude, effort and commitment are what it takes to achieve the sights you set for yourself. If you’re willing to listen, absorb and diligently follow the course we’ve mapped out, you will succeed. JOB DESCRIPTIONIndependent Life & Health Insurance agent – Earnings in first year $80,000 plus (commission & bonus) All training provided!The OpportunityOur opportunity includes working with our existing accounts and developing new accounts. As a PMA / Conseco sales professional you will meet with employees at the worksite to share the benefits and values of the Conseco products. You will be the voice of a promise by providing our customers with the core of what we believe in Strength, Security and Experience.You will be completely trained to provide products such as: Cancer insurance Heart/Stroke insurance Accidental Injury insurance Life Insurance Medicare Supplement insurance AnnuitiesWhat We ProvideThe only requirement is the desire to learn, grow and succeed with PMA / Conseco. We will give you everything else you need including: Professionally designed On-line Training course on all of our products Classroom training on sales presentation techniques Hands-on Field Training The power of Conseco for marketing, customer service and corporate support.Benefits and Incentives You will be provided with the opportunity to earn $80, 000 or more in your very first year! You will be provided with the opportunity to earn awards starting with your very first week based on you’re your sales performance! You will have the opportunity to qualify for PMA / Conseco’s Annual Incentive Trip! Recent trips have been to Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Los Cabos, Cancun! And your Award and Incentive opportunities grow as you grow with PMA / Conseco!How to ApplyWe want to hear from you! And there is much for you to discover. For immediate consideration, you may call, email or click on the apply button below. One of PMA / Conseco’s professional recruiters will reach out ot you regarding your candidacy in 1- 3 business days.More About UsNow in our tenth year, PMA / Conseco began as three regional companies all with excellent track records in marketing, sales and customer service combined to create a marketing powerhouse of national scope. We exclusively market products from the Conseco Insurance Companies, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance, medicare supplemental heath insurance, life insurance and annuities. With the array of products Conseco offers, we’re able to win “customers for life” through outstanding dedication and world-class customer service as well as grow our business (and yours) through referrals. Even better, Conseco provides us with outstanding support. Their 2,500 people are truly focused on supporting our success as sales professionals. span>t; n> <

Job Title: Sales Manager Company: Custom Poultry Processing, LLC Location: Charles City, IA Description: MANAGEMENT Custom Poultry Processing, LLC is currently constructing a new Poultry processing facility in Charles City, Iowa. This family owned business which specializes in organic and antibiotic free poultry is currently looking for three qualified individuals to join the professional team that is being assembled. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER This position will be fully responsible for all HR aspects of a 150-200 employee processing and packaging plant. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of three years broad HR experience with a work force of at least 50 employees and related college degree. SALES MANAGER This position will be fully responsible for all sales activities of the company. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of three years poultry sales experience and a college degree is preferred. CONTROLLER This position will be fully responsible for all accounting and financial activities of the company. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of three years experience with an animal processing or manufacturing company and related college degree. Interested candidates are requested to forward their resume, references, and salary requirements to Register to View

Job Title: Entrepreneurial Sales Manager Company: Location: Des Moines, IA Description: Thriving & established storefront ladies accessories business available. This is not a home-based business or multi-level marketing. You will be surprised & excited by this beautiful, profitable store that provides the current owner with a full-time income on part-time hours. Requires a very modest investment. Start working right away with the prestige of store ownership!

Job Title: Territory Sales Mgr - Des Moines, IA Company: Philip Morris USA Location: Des Moines, IA Description: Job details Company Name Altria Sales & Distr Inc Position Title Territory Sales Mgr - Des Moines, IA Requisition Number 11344BR Job Description The mission of Altria Group, Inc. is to own and develop financially disciplined businesses that are leaders in responsibly providing adult tobacco and wine consumers with superior branded products. Altria Group is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, the largest cigarette manufacturer in the United States, as well as U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company and John Middleton – recently acquired companies that offer leading brands in the growing moist smokeless tobacco and machine-made cigar categories. Altria Sales and Distribution’s role is to execute trade programs to grow our tobacco business and our customers' business. We are currently seeking a highly qualified Territory Sales Manager to join our Field Sales Force in geographical areas of Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois. Specific Skills We look for people who know how to: communicate ideas that influence others, work effectively with customers and other employees, plan the use of their time and resources efficiently, apply and enhance their abilities to evaluate information, produce innovative, quality results, and understand their impact on a business. We offer a competitive base salary, a bonus program and comprehensive benefits package. We also provide a company vehicle, notebook business computer, and extensive organizational training and development support. Additional Information Now, before you proceed, take a few minutes to look at the following list of considerations about the TSM job. Some of the items on the list may affect how well you will enjoy the job and whether you will be successful doing it. Consider each characteristic below and decide for yourself how it will likely affect you. You do not have to record your responses -- this information is provided simply to help you decide for yourself whether you really want to be a TSM in the Field Sales Force for Altria Sales & Distribution. Do you want to work... for a company that is striving to enhance and extend its leadership status in its business sector? But, keep in mind that this goal will often require you and your peers to do your jobs at a fast pace and work long hours. for a company that will challenge you to be personally accountable for achieving significant, measurable work objectives? That challenge, however, will sometimes require you to work in some difficult conditions like driving alone in a van in bad weather or heavy traffic. for a company that strongly promotes doing high quality work and effective use of resources? Our TSMs must perform some administrative and reporting duties related to their sales activities while exercising close attention to detail and tight cost control. In other words, we expect our TSMs to demonstrate executional excellence in their work. Because our TSMs drive a company vehicle in their territories, they must have and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license in good standing and provide proof of a good driving record with no DUI convictions in the last three years. Additionally, our TSMs must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds and be able to climb, stoop, kneel, push, and pull regularly throughout a work day as they call on their customers. You should also be aware that TSMs are expected to be involved, participative members of upbeat, energetic, and socially connected work groups called Unit Teams. Even though each TSM is part of a team, ALS&D provides each individual personal recognition for his/her accomplishments and regularly gives deserving employees opportunities to advance to higher level positions. Remember, TSMs are personally accountable for their results in their territories. Think about what you have read, and what you know about yourself, and decide whether this is the right kind of job for you. If you really think a TSM job in the Field Sales Force at Altria Sales & Distribution will be the kind of work you will enjoy doing each day, then click "Submit to job." If you would like to consider other position opportunities with Altria Family of Companies, return to the search page. NOTE* Altria Sales & Distribution Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic. Sub-Function Sales City Des Moines State Iowa Index Monitor

Job Title: Event Sales Manager Company: Self Opportunity Location: Urbandale, IA Description: America’s Incredible Pizza Company Has An Event Sales Manager Opportunity For Our Restaurant In Urbandale, IA!! America’s Incredible Pizza Company is A ‘leading edge’ family entertainment concept that merges 1950’s family values with excellent food and tremendous fun, games, and rides for all ages. We feature an Incredible ‘all you can eat’ buffet with over 16 types of pizza, over 100 salad and pasta selections, and top it off with ice cream, apple and cherry pie, and chocolate-chip, oatmeal, and peanut butter cookies. We were named ‘Top Entertainment Center of the World’ awarded by IAAPA(International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions) in 2004 & 2008. We are interviewing for an Event Sales Manager for our restaurant in Urbandale, IA.Our restaurants feature: Indoor Electric NasKart Go-Karts (Sponsored by O’Reily’s Auto Parts) Bumper Cars Route 66 Miniature Golf Course Qubica Bowling Motion Simulators Over 100 Video & Redemption Games  Job Description and Hiring Guidelines:In Event Sales, your goal is to promote and further the America's Incredible Pizza Company brand and sell group events in your local market. This position will require excellent interpersonal skills, sales skills, organizational skills, high energy, creativity and attention to detail. Our employees are enthusiastic, energetic people who have an understanding of customer service. This is not a behind-the-scenes position! The Event Sales Manager will be the face of Incredible Pizza in the local community. Each new sales opportunity should be approached with this in mind. Qualifications: A proven sales background; the Events Sales Manager should have strong, demonstrated sales experience, event sales experience a strong plus An outgoing friendly personality, computer skills, and good customer service skills are a must; knowledge of the family entertainment industry is preferred Creative, compelling, and engaging presentation skills in person and on the telephone; demonstrated exceptional oral and written communication skills; you must be able to write and speak effectively and persuasively Understand and embrace the mission of the company and its values Be organized, articulate, creative, energetic and comfortable multitasking. Demonstrate job stability, including a minimum of one year of experience with a single employer This is a full-time position; Office is located inside the store; however, the majority of the sales work will take place in the field; Must have reliable transportation Large network of local contacts a huge plus Must live in and be very knowledgeable of the local market Find out more about us online!

Job Title: Territory Sales Manager Wanted Company: Location: Waterloo, IA Description: A national, integrated advertising agency headquartered in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a territory sales manager. This position will be responsible for promoting integrated marketing solutions to companies across the country. Successful candidates will be goal-oriented, self-motivated, maintain a positive attitude, able to handle pressure and deadlines, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Some college and/or experience in marketing/sales, advertising, communications preferred. This is a commissioned-based position, meaning your income is only limited by the effort you put forth. Competitive benefits, state-of-the-art offices, workout facilities, and more. To apply for this position please reply to this post.

Job Title: General Sales Manager - Company: Location: Des Moines, IA Description: Because People Matter . . . we will serve your needs by always doing what is right. At Anderson Auto Group this is our mission and it affects people in every department of each store throughout the auto group. We are a team of teams and every person on the team has a part in our mission achievement. Store locations include two in Lincoln Nebraska, one in Grand Island Nebraska, and one in Saint Joseph Missouri. This ad is for the South Lincoln store located at 6400 ?Q? Street, right behind Westfield Gateway Mall. We believe people matter and we are committed to demonstrating this by building a people development culture. Every person reaching full potential by investing in one another?s development results in moving the whole team down the field. With a mission bigger than ourselves we have opportunity to impact people in our stores, our communities, our industry, and our world. Our current focus is to find a qualified General Sales Manager to join our leadership team at our south Lincoln location. The qualified candidate should be a proven leader, accomplished in both sales management and F&I. This candidate must have demonstrated skills in new and used vehicle management, staff development and training, used vehicle appraisal, marketing, mechanizing and wholesaling. Lincoln is a University town and continues to grow and expand. Gaining market share presents opportunity for your career and further impact with other team members of the Anderson Auto Group. Contact Jennifer Blair with any questions or to have a scorecard sent to you, at Register to View or email at Register to View

Job Title: Sales Manager: $60k/yr + Bonus Company: Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Description: EC Midwest is one of the Largest Home Remodeling Organizations Nationwide. Due to our success we are expanding even further in 2010. We need a sales closer and sales leader who has experience with consumers. This is not a construction job, it is a closer's job. We invest in media ads and supply you with warm daily appointments. Our sales reps travel to the customers home to do an in home lap top presentation. Advantages: * Untapped Market * Necessity Product * Pre-set Media Leads * Uncapped Commission/Bonus Scale * Full Benefits, including 401k Call Register to View between 10-1pm and ask for Amy or Melissa