Now Hiring - Professional Services Area Sales Manager in Oklahoma City, OK

Area Sales Manager for Oklahoma City & Tulsa

Sunbelt Merchant Group is the premier convenience store co-op in the U.S. because we provide owners access to the best pricing, best promotions, and best rebates as well as a dedicated team member to allow them to compete against large national chains.

Our passion for helping store owners is why we have grown from 400 to over 1500 locations in just the last 4 years and the Area Sales Manager will play a key role in expanding our presence in the OKC and Tulsa markets.

We have 3 questions for you…

1. Do you have EXPERIENCE MANAGING OR SELLING TO CONVENIENCE STORES?

2. Do others consider you to be an EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR?

3. Do you want an OPPORTUNITY TO GET OUT OF THE TRENCHES AND TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

If you answered YES to all those questions, apply now because working at Sunbelt Merchant Group could be the perfect career for you! Here’s what’s you’ll get…

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Target annual pay for year 1 of $58,000 - 65,000
• Starting salary of $45,000-$55,000 per year based on experience
• Annual merit-based salary increases based on territory performance and growth
• Annual salary increases based on COLA
• Short term incentives based on new store acquisition
• Opportunity to take over an existing customer base in OKC and Tulsa
• Excellent opportunity to grow your territory by 100% in the first 12 months
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Flexibility to plan and execute your own work schedule - No micro-managing here
• Paid training on our proprietary convenience store co-op program
• Company is looking into Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance options
• Option to attend local professional sporting and corporate events in the OKC area as well as ability to see games in a private suite for the Houston Rockets, Texans, Astros, Cowboys, Mavericks, Rangers and FC Dynamo
• Freedom to choose, vaccinations are not required
• Company car with company credit card for work related expenses
• Company provided tablet and cell phone
• Positive, family first, low pressure work environment – We have created a unique “lifestyle” type of career that is not commonly found with other companies where the majority of employees stay for 10 years +
• Sunbelt is an industry leader positioned for explosive growth across the south and west
• This is a unique opportunity to start with an existing customer base in the OKC and Tulsa market and grow a much bigger territory

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent Sunbelt as a liaison between the vendor (Coke, Pepsi, etc.) and our store owner customers
• Build relationships and be the primary point of contact between our convenience and gas store owners and our vendors
• Communicate our unique program to store owners, overcome objections and grow your territory
• Solve problems and be a support system to ensure positive communication is consistently flowing between our vendors and store owners
• Generate sales by identifying opportunities, conducting business reviews, communicating with customers, and providing exceptional customer service
• Engage with store owners and provide solutions to increase sales by implementing marketing campaigns and sales promotions to increase sales and get a better ROI for their store
• Examine store layout and merchandise to optimize for maximize sales
• Analyze financial data including but not limited to profit and loss statements, shortages, cashier analysis to identify business opportunities and increase sales.

REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY

• 2-3 years of convenience store management or related field experience preferred
• 2-3 years of sales and customer service experience is highly desirable
• An existing network and/or knowledge of the local OKC and Tulsa convenience stores is highly desirable
• Ability to be self-directed, work remotely and be successful
• Ability to understand P&L and store reports to affect change
• Operate with integrity and be a person of your word
• Ability to quickly build rapport and business relationships with customers and vendors
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Clean, professional appearance
• Well-developed organizational skills and attention to detail
• Act with integrity and professionalism
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products such as Microsoft Calendar, Excel and Word
• Flexibility to travel and attend events outside regular business hours when necessary
• 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license and the minimum vehicle insurance coverage required by the state Oklahoma

SCHEDULE, ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL

• Monday – Friday schedule
• The majority of your time will be spent in the OKC and Tulsa area
• Periodic travel to attend training and other corporate events in Texas

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting at desk or in a car for extended periods of time
• Walking, standing, talking, listening, using a computer and a phone
• Use arms, hands, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach for items
• No stocking, rotating or heavy lifting required - this is NOT a route sales position
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sunbelt Merchant Group is an equal opportunity employer. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to reviewing your application. Hiring for this Area Sales Manager position is a priority right now so submit your application today.

Sunbelt Merchant Group Management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oklahoma City, OK: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What makes you a good candidate for this position?

Experience:

• B2B Sales and/or Customer Service: 2 years (Required)
• Managing Convenience Stores: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person