Division Sales Manager- Golf & Turf Equipment

***If interested in being considered for the position submit your resume to

scott.waggoner@vanwall.com or apply online at vanwall.com/careers.***

Job Summary

Van Wall Equipment is looking for a Division Sales Manager to lead its golf and sports turf division.  Candidate must have strong leadership skills and an interest and passion for the golf & turf industry.  Position will be based in Urbandale, IA and travel will occur within the supported region as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility of sales goals and staff for 9+ state region including (IA, NE, MO, KS, IL, ND, SD, MN, WI)
• Drive continued growth and market share within sales region
• Increase overall revenues of new and used equipment, sales, service, and aftermarket products
• Create strategic plans and work with leadership team to ensure continued growth of assigned region
• Develop and maintain relationships with all current customers and focus on building relationships with

Key target accounts

• Lead the management of wholegoods inventory within the Golf & Turf division
• Coach and mentor other members of the sales staff on an as needed basis
• Provide excellent communication and experience for internal and external stakeholders regarding pre and post sales work
• Ensure department completes all paperwork and reports as required in a timely manner
• Any other job duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• 10+ years experience within the golf, turf, or golf retail business required
• 5+ years previous management experience required
• Previous sales experience from a related industry required (turf preferred)
• Proven track record of success in growing and developing sales territories and employees
• Bachelors degree required
• Ability to travel within assigned sales territory (approximately 40% travel)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must have a clean driving record and ability to be insurable under company fleet insurance policy
• Ability to create, analyze, and interpret basic sales reports