Now Hiring - District Sales Manager in Rockford, IL

Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve district sales targets
- Identify and pursue new market opportunities to expand customer base
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and customers
- Conduct sales presentations and product demonstrations to potential clients
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and successful project implementation
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to stay informed about industry developments
- Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for management review

Skills:
- Proven track record in sales, including technical or technology-related field
- Strong business development and account management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in using or ability to learn CRM software
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong negotiation and closing skills
- Results-oriented with a focus on achieving sales targets

If you are a motivated sales professional with a passion for , we want to hear from you! Join our dynamic team as a District Sales Manager and take your career to the next level. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Apply now to become part of our success story! This territory currently consists of 19 counties in Northern Illinois. We will be looking to add some southern Wisconsin counties into this territory going into 2024. Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to this Northern Illinois or Southern Wisconsin area to be considered.

Farm and Home Publishers is the largest rural plat and directory publisher in the United States and is currently seeking an experienced outside advertising sales representative in or around the northern portion of Illinois or southern portion of Wisconsin.

Our ideal candidate will have prior success calling on small to large businesses, professional firms, family owned companies, ad agencies, preferably within the territory we are hiring for. This outside sales position requires strong closing skills and the ability to prospect for new business. 5+ years of outside B2B sales experience preferred. Some overnight travel might be required.

This position will primarily consist of daily travel to renew and upsell existing accounts while also prospecting for new business throughout the territory. You will need to be passionate about the advertising and commercial print industries, be self-motivated, and present yourself professionally in person, over the phone, and electronically.

This sales position is commission-based. The value of working for commission is that you are in control of how much you earn. With our very aggressive commission rates, the opportunity and earning power for the right person are unlimited. Flexible hours.

Come join our growing company with the largest print and online advertising sales in the industry. The average working tenure of our District Sales Managers is 13 years with the longest being 38 years, and the average retired tenure is 26 years. We have 21 territories company-wide in 9 states. To view our product please visit our website at [please apply online] We are looking for an individual who is looking for a permanent position. Send resume to Farm And Home Publishers, LTD, P.O. Box 290, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Compensation package:

• Commission pay
• Uncapped commission

Travel requirement:

• Up to 50% travel

Application Question(s):

• Lives in, and is willing to travel and work throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Experience:

• B2B sales: 5 years (Required)
• print advertising sales: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person