Overview

The Specification Sales Manager operates as a sales consultant/brand ambassador to influence and aide decision makers in the irrigation industry. This includes but is not limited to Irrigation Consultants, Landscape Architects, Public Agency Accounts and Corporate Account customers within the assigned area in France. The objective is to drive irrigation specification for Rain Bird products in Northern France.

This position is Remote with sales responsibilities to cover Northern France

Responsibilities

• Establish Rain Bird as the primary irrigation product specified.
• Establish and implement call strategies that delivers increased specification and sales within the assigned territory.
• Conduct product demonstration and become a product technical expert for the regional team.
• Develop strong relationships with targeted Irrigation Consultants, Landscape Architects and Corporate Accounts at the decision maker level.
• Closely coordinate with District Sales Managers within the territory to identify customers who represent the greatest opportunities.
• Develop and implement sales programs designed to grow the territory through specification.
• Analyze sales results, track projects on a regular basis, demonstrate and conduct product trainings, educate irrigation users.
• Participation in all relevant events for the purpose of networking and generating opportunities to sell Rain Bird products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Engineer
• 5+ years progressive work experience in sales to include leadership experience
• Self-motivated, team player, results oriented and excellent communication skills required.
• Fluent in French and English level B2 minimum required.
• Computer knowledge: word processing spreadsheets, presentations and database applications (CRM)
• This position requires approximately 60% business travel.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA or other postgraduate degree
• Irrigation and/or landscape market experience
• International experience

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