Hiring: Area Sales Director Company: Valsource Location: Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:33:24 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Project Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in the relevant or equivalent position •5+ years of experience in sales management Required Skills: •Translates sales strategies into detailed plans, aligned with product, marketing, and channel capabilities, to achieve the growth objectives and commercial plans for their defined locations and their respective Account Managers. A full understanding of how to promote both NEW and SERVICE business is required. •Champion utilization of CRM (D365) to identify opportunities, record activities, and monitor sales performance. •Utilize all data points to assign account management responsibilities using realistic means of coverage, aligned with targeted growth accounts with the CRM (D365.) •Where applicable, provides coaching, mentoring, accountability, and functional sales support to Account Managers at their defined locations to ensure achievement of annual commercial plans and an effective customer experience. •Lead and oversee ensuring accountability of Account Managers within their defined area to meet annual sales targets for both new and service. •Ensures order intake growth within defined area and accurately forecasts future expectations. •Actively engages across their defined area as the sales functional expert, providing market, operational, and customer input and interface as needed. •Work interdepartmentally with the entire organization to achieve sales goals and product sales strategies Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years of experience in the relevant or equivalent position •Strong strategic and sales planning experience •Effective time-management •Strong communication and presentation skills •Big picture focus yet comfortable with details •Expertise in sales business development and project management •Strong interpersonal and communication skills •Must be available to travel throughout company territory to perform training, presentations, meetings, and participate in other company events; overnight travel required, up to 50% •Must be able to travel and have a clean driving record in accordance with company driving guidelines Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!