Hybrid National Government Sales Manager – Army & Air Force

Posted 4 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Develop, maintain and grow Contractual, Agency and segment executive relationships to drive contract compliance, expansion and to ensure Grainger becomes the organizations primary MRO provider in both product and services
  • Provide functional direction and personal involvement with the Contractual, Agency and segment as required to support the field in the planning, penetration and barrier removal
  • Responsible for negotiating, maintaining, implementing profitable agreements, both with the customer and field-based sales resources and Grainger resources
  • Develop and implement Government key initiatives and programs that ensure revenue, cost and profitability targets are achieved
  • Responsible for comprehensive market analysis to determine segment focus areas and develop overall short-term and long-term segment strategies in collaboration with segment strategy team
  • Provides expertise to internal business partners establishing a deep understanding of needs, attitudes, and behaviors across segments and develops actionable insights that drive customer engagement and demand
  • While working cross functionally to ensure that the Contractual, Agency and Regional solutions are in place and executed
  • Develop and collaborate with DA/Small Business partners to leverage government set aside spend
  • Expand solution adoption through agency-wide deployment and developing relationships with senior procurement decision makers across functional areas such as Contracting, Procurement, Facilities, Unit Commands and other areas of DoD

Requirements

  • Previous Sales team leadership with 10+ yrs. professional experience
  • District Sales Manager experience
  • Previous leadership position within the Government marketplace
  • BS/BA required. MBA preferred
  • Deep understanding within the government marketplace, stakeholders and government policies
  • Influence external environment and leadership levels across Company, Associations, Customers, Resellers and related markets
  • Proven track record of establishing strong relationships inside and external to Grainger
  • Proven track record of execution
  • Strategic and innovative mindset
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Financial acumen/ ability to manage budgets and understand financial models
  • Experience winning large complex contract negotiations and realization
  • Experience selling to the Department of Defense and coaching other Sellers on how to sell within the Military segment
  • Must be able to travel between 50-70%, on a nationwide basis

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
  • 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing
  • 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date)
  • 6 company holidays per year
  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
  • Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
  • Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents

Job title

National Government Sales Manager – Army & Air Force

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$118,600 - $197,700 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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