Distribution Manager

JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Distribution Manager DEPARTMENT: Commercial Connector SalesREPORTS TO: Director, Commercial Sales SUPERVISES: NonePOSITION TYPE: Exempt GENERAL POSITION SUMMARYThis person will be responsible for all aspects of sales by JAE franchised distributors of JAE products. This will include the management and over sight of all JAE Franchised distributors. The primary duties will be to increase sales of JAE products by each Distributor and also increase JAE share of business at each distributor.MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES1.) Create and implement plans to increase booking and grow sales objectives 2.) Create and implement quarterly sales promotion for all franchised distributors. Monitor and report results semi-annually3.) Coordinate and manage all distributor sales activity both internal and external to JAE (RSMs and Customer service)4.) Provide support and assistance with all distribution sales related matters within JAE to include but not be limited to delivery, quality control, selection of JAE products, distribution price book control, ship & debit quotes along with policy and procedures5.) Review all franchised distributor activity on a continuous basis and recommend and implement corrective actions semi-annually6.) Provide consistent and competent training on JAE products and company direction to distribution product managers quarterly7.) Actively promote JAE sales at franchised distributor's corporate offices and coordinate QBRs at the branch level, coordinating with RSMs8.) Provide updated monthly and annual activity reports, forecasts, and budgets for each distributor, make improvement recommendations9.) Manage sample center and send sample customers list report to RSM monthly10.) Review, monitor and analyze monthly POS reports from each distributor11.) Represent JAE at trade shows, associations or meetings when necessary12.) Implement and manage a distribution project registration program in the CRM system13.) Maintain and update Distributors with sales material on all new and existing JAE products14.) Manage and recommend distributor pricing (SPA), changes and adjustments15.) Build, manage and maintain the relationship between JAE and our distributor's Executive management16.) Document significant meetings, activities, projects and promotions in CRMDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES & PERCENTPrimary:Sales Management of Distributors 40Budgeting/Forecasting/Planning/Quoting 30Maintain Distribution Price Book 15Promotion of JAE at Distributors 10CRM System Management 5CORE COMPETANCIESKnowledge of component distribution sales and marketStrong attention to detailAbility to manage budgets, sales objectives and promotionsExcellent presentation and communication skillsComputer skills (Microsoft)Organization and planning skillsSalesforce knowledge is requiredQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSEducationBachelor's Degree in Marketing/Business/CommunicationsExperience: Minimum of 3-7 years of experience in connector or component industry or a related field. Extensive knowledge of component distribution. Computer skills in Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.BUSINESS TRAVEL:This position requires traveling regionally 25% of the time.PHYSICAL DEMAND:This position requires lifting up to 25 pounds frequently.

Created: 2025-01-14