Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company, as the company listed is a university system but the description refers to a family owned linen service company.
Job overview
The Area Sales Manager role in Boise, Idaho focuses on expanding market share for a linen service company through business-to-business sales, impacting customer relationships and company growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves selling business services to hospitality and other sectors, maintaining a sales pipeline, developing customer relationships, and working independently in the field to meet sales goals.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers $1,100 weekly base pay plus commission ($68k to $78k annually), medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company vehicle or car allowance, gas card, 401(k), holiday and vacation pay, and incentives.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have prior B2B sales success in hospitality or similar industries, strong consultative selling skills, organizational skills, and be self-motivated and resourceful; experience in commercial laundry or food and beverage contracts is preferred.
Career development
The company values employee growth and accountability, offering a challenging and rewarding environment that encourages continuous professional development.
Work environment and culture
The company culture emphasizes treating team members as assets, accountability, fun, and striving for growth and success in a supportive environment.
Company information
The hiring company is a family owned, growth minded, innovative linen service company in the Northwest, focused on quality and integrity.
Job location and travel
The job is based near Boise, Idaho, working primarily in the field within the territory rather than from a home office.
Unique job features
The role offers a company vehicle or car allowance, gas card, and the opportunity to work actively in the field engaging with a variety of customers in hospitality and other industries.
Company overview
The State University of New York (SUNY) is a comprehensive public university system in New York State, comprising 64 campuses, including research universities, community colleges, and specialized institutions. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, making higher education accessible to a diverse student population. SUNY generates revenue through tuition, state funding, research grants, and partnerships with businesses and industries. Established in 1948, SUNY has grown to become one of the largest university systems in the United States, known for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your proven success in B2B sales within hospitality or similar industries, emphasizing your consultative selling skills and ability to manage long sales cycles.
Showcase your experience in building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline, your self-motivation, accountability, and ability to work independently in a competitive environment.
Apply through multiple channels including the State University of New York - System corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees or managers in the sales or hospitality divisions at State University of New York - System on LinkedIn; start conversations by asking about their experience with the company culture or inquiring about key qualities they value in successful sales managers.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'B2B sales,' 'consultative selling,' 'pipeline management,' 'hospitality industry,' and 'self-starter' to ensure it passes initial screening.
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