POSITION SUMMARY:
Vallen's Sales Support Manager position supports the Region and Markets with projects that fall under the scopes of full service, consignment, logistics, VMI, and Storeroom sites.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop advanced knowledge of LEAN (Swim Lane and Value Stream Mapping, Visio, Metric gathering and understanding lean tools / applications)
- Develop advanced knowledge of 5S and its tools / applications
- Develop advanced knowledge of Project Management
- Develop advanced knowledge/Skills in ControlNet – specifically within Customer Service and Inventory Sections
- Customer Implementation support:
- Crib Crawls
- Advanced Excel
- Inventory Analytics
- Cross Reference Development / Maintenance
- Project Planning & preparation
- Develop advanced knowledge of SoneSource and its tools / applications
- VMI and Vending machine setups, additions and resets
- Help with Site openings/closings/building moves project work
- Attend and work at customer site surveys (i.e. crib crawls, building layouts)
- Create and deliver Power Point presentations
- Continuous Product Training – Supplier training at Vallen sites, Product Strategy page on Intranet, EPEC, Training EDU,
- Continuous Leadership Training
- Advanced Excel skills (Graphs, V-Lookup and Pivot Tables)
- Business Intelligence System:
- P&L
- TPS
- Sales Reporting
- Service Reporting
- Other systems as required
- Cognos
- Price Roll assistance (utilize Price Roll Dashboard)
- Whittle
- Market and Region quotes
- Ability to work flexible hours when necessary
- Travel Required – 50% or more based on customer implementation needs
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree from a four year College:
- 1 year Sales Management Trainee experience;
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and with little supervision
- Must demonstrate good time management skills
- Must possess strong planning, organizational and execution skills
- Must have the ability to set goals and meet deadlines
- Must possess excellent customer service skills
- Must demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities and ability to get the job done correctly and in a timely manner
- Must possess a proactive and positive team approach to problem resolution
- Must have the ability to establish strong working relationships with co-workers and management
- Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
TRAVEL:
Yes - 50%
WORK ENVIRONMENT (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
ABOUT VALLEN
Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions and services along with a comprehensive range of maintenance, repair, operating, production, safety, and electrical products to meet the growing supply needs of customers in facilities across North America and around the world. Vallen is headquartered in Belmont, NC and is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA, part of the global Sonepar family.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
401K Plan, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and a definitive career path.
EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETERAN
Required Skills
Required Experience