ADP (Advanced Distributor Products) is a Lennox International company and the #1 Producer of Residential Evaporator Coils in the USA. We are committed to providing quality solutions and true partnership to help our customers find matches that make their jobs and lives easier. ADP has been manufacturing products at our factory in Grenada, MS since 1992. Our innovative culture is fully supported by a research and development laboratory, which includes areas for testing, assembling, and designing future products.
Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.
Job DescriptionWHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
As a National Sales Manager for Advanced Distributor Products, you will coordinate with large multi-region accounts and local sales agencies to expand ADP revenue and market share. You will have the unique opportunity to collaborate extensively with end-customers and internal partners to exceed profitability growth targets. This is a remote based position covering accounts across the United States and Canada.
In this role, you will drive sales growth, brand management, margins, pricing and distribution of product through large national wholesale distributors. Additionally, you will be trusted to:
Service and grow existing national accounts through effective partnership with sales agencies, regional sales managers, and directly with end-customers; including sales presentations, utilization of support services, business and brand consultation.Develop business and marketing plans with each national account including support of promotional activity.Assist in the planning, set-up and running of trade shows and promotional events when required on a National, Regional and Territory level.Maintain a relevant and effective reporting system as required.Monitor developments in the industry and specific categories to forecast opportunities for company products.Provide information to management regarding results from industry research. Develop and recommend plans to management about ways to maximize future business.Submit short and long-range sales forecasts and prepare sales strategies based on current and anticipated customer requirements.Significant travel is expected with this position; overnight travel is expected to be about ~75% in the Spring and Fall and ~50% during the remainder of the year.This role offers the opportunity to grow and develop your leadership experience, executive presence, business savvy, financial acumen, and to expand your professional network. These skills will prepare you for potential future leadership opportunities in a variety of roles across the Lennox organization, which includes ADP, Allied Air, Lennox Residential HVAC, Lennox Commercial HVAC, and Heatcraft.
Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires at least 5 years related experience.
Requires expert abilities with building relationships, listening, persuading, negotiating and managing time. Requires knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. Knows principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Effective at written and verbal communication. Requires substantial industry and product knowledge. Must be able to use Microsoft Office and Customer Relationship Management software.