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Job #: 441
Title: VP of Wholesale
Region: Midwest
Compensation: $125,000.00 Yearly
Description:

The VP of Wholesale will be responsible for the management and optimization of all activities and efforts of the sales team. 

ACTIVITIES

Continuous sales growth through existing customers and potential new customers to include but not limited to retail, commercial, industrial and any other viable fuel customer.

•             Strategic Planning          

•             Sales Management        

•             Business Development  

•             Contract / Proposal Approval

•             Human Resource Management

•             Team Building/Mentor

•             Industry Trade Shows & Conferences      

                             

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

•             Reports directly to the company President.

•             Help establish and implement sales strategies.

•             Direct control and management of day-to-day sales and marketing functions.

•             Identify, recruit, hire and retain high quality petroleum sales professionals as needed to support the business

•             Management, training, mentoring and success-orientation for a team of fuel and lubricant sales representatives.

•             Sales team coaching on the continuous development of a sales pipeline.

•             Development, tracking (CRM) and achievement of sales goals established with leadership.

•             Establish, integrate, and manage new systems, procedures, and controls.

•             Work closely with operational management to maximize resources.

•             Organize and manage sales operations projects.

•             Develops high level customer contacts.

 

BACKGROUND QUALIFICATIONS

•             3+ years of verifiable sales team management success in a petroleum marketing environment.

•             Degree highly preferred

•             5+ years’ experience in the development of fuel and lubricant pricing and margin strategies.

•             Proven ability to develop and implement winning sales team strategies.

•             Proven track record of increasing volumes and profits.

•             Flexible to new ideas and directions.

•             Independent, must be able to work with little direction or structure.

•             Conceptual thinker and strong problem solver.

•             Capable of operating within a high growth, high quality environment.

•             Strong work ethic; e.g., “roll-up your sleeves” leader.

•             Hands-on, customer driven focus.

 

COMPENSATION

•             $120K base + performance-based bonus + car plan + benefits

•             Relocation assistance

 

OTHER

Exciting company with an intelligent approach to growth; progressive management; strong career growth prospects

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