Northern Illinois Territory Sales Manager

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Description:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">General sales and account manager position responsible for ensuring consistent, profitable growth in sales and revenues. Works in conjunction with other members of the sales and contracting departments to generate revenue and provides direction in its objective of securing ecological restoration/stewardship contracts while ensuring complete customer satisfaction and retention for long-term sustainable growth. This position is best suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment, can effectively manage multiple projects and client needs simultaneously, and is motivated by achieving measurable sales goals. We create, restore and manage natural ecosystems for our public and private clients. You are going to be rewarded by seeing nature in action every day. Increasing your passion for nature and its care will engage our clients.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Hours:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Full Time Salary (exempt). The normal work schedule for all employees is 8 to 10 hours a day, Monday through Friday and occasionally Saturday and/or Sunday.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Travel:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Moderate, based upon project and/or client locations in the Illinois area and may require occasional overnight stays near client locations.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Territory Sales Professional Responsibilities:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Identify, qualify, estimate, and close ecological restoration, stewardship, invasive species management, prescribed fire, and related projects.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Conduct site walks and client discovery meetings to assess project opportunities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Prepare and present proposals, pricing, contracts, and project recommendations to clients.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Collaborate with operations and leadership teams to develop accurate scopes and proposals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Develop and maintain a healthy sales pipeline through prospecting, referrals, networking, events, repeat clients, and strategic partnerships.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Maintain ongoing communication with clients to ensure satisfaction, identify additional opportunities, and support long-term account growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Maintain accurate and timely documentation of opportunities, proposals, activities, and customer details within company CRM systems.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Manages key client relationships and works to build new ones.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Develops and builds relationships with internal team members and clients.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Expands market presence and brand awareness within the assigned territory.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Develops and strengthens internal and external relationships that will lead to increased lead generation and market share.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Be a part of cross-functional teams to guide and nourish sustainable, long-term growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Tracks emerging markets and trends.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Fosters and works to maintain an entrepreneurial growth culture across all teams and work functions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Proposes and develops strategic partnerships.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Identifies sponsorship/exposure opportunities, including nonprofit engagement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Conducts webinars and presentations to raise the brand or product profile.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Fulfills requests for proposals (RFPs) from potential partners and customers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Participate in marketing events (tradeshows, conferences, exhibitions, golf outings, etc.), networking events, association activities and/or professional development functions</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Participate in speaking, presentation and/or public teaching opportunities</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Qualifications/Skills:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Required - Previous Sales Experience</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Required – Previous Ecology Experience</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Working knowledge of ecological restoration methods, native plant communities, invasive species management, and land stewardship practices.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Understanding of construction/restoration equipment and field operations, including production capabilities and site limitations to accurately estimate.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Ability to assess site access, equipment needs, labor requirements, and logistical considerations during project development.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Required – Previous Account Management Experience</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Relationship management</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Strategic planning skills</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Knowledge of product and sector</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Financial and business acumen</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Excellent presentation and communication skills</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Ability to communicate accessibly and concisely about products or service to outsiders, including prospective customers, partners, and the C-suite.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Effective organizational skills</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Negotiation skills</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Expected Work Conditions:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Work may be performed indoors or outdoors throughout the year and may yield exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy conditions caused by the weather; exposure to non-weather related extreme temperatures or conditions; exposure to wildfire; exposure to overhead or falling hazards such as tree branches in a woodland; exposure to poisonous plants and/or wildlife; contact with water or other liquids; exposure to loud and/or extended noises; exposure to fumes, smoke, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases and allergens that may affect the respiratory system, eyes or the skin; and possible exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Work may be performed in or near bodies of water, on rough terrain, on or near steep slopes. Work may require working with or around sharp objects, machinery with moving parts and/or vehicles.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Safety:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">As an employee, you have a legal right to a safe and healthy workplace. At Pizzo, we are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards. You are expected to read all workplace safety and health posters and fully comply with applicable OSHA and Illinois safety regulations. All employees must follow established safety rules and procedures and properly wear or use required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. You are required to immediately report any hazardous conditions, job-related injuries, illnesses, or near-miss incidents to your supervisor. You may also be asked to participate on our Health and Safety Committee, provide on-site safety guidance, or render first aid when needed. At Pizzo, safety is a shared responsibility. Each of us plays a vital role in ensuring that every team member returns home safely to their family every day.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Compensation:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Competitive salary plus bonus opportunities</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">· Company vehicle allowance and expense reimbursement</span></p>

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