Job Description

Champion in McMinnville, OR is seeking to hire a Sales Manager to join our dynamic team! This is an on-site role in the manufacturing facility in McMinnville, OR.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance

WHO IS CHAMPION?

For decades, Champion has served as a leader in the manufactured housing industry and one of the largest manufactured home builders in North America. Champion offers many factory-built solutions, from single-family and multi-family homes to commercial and government buildings. Our manufactured homes, park models, and commercial modular buildings can be found throughout the United States and western Canada.

Throughout the organization, we act with integrity and respect. We take pride in our craftsmanship and build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and our employees. We know that we would not be successful without our team. In return for hard work and dedication, our goal is to provide a safe, productive, and enjoyable workplace for every employee.

Job Title: Plant Sales Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Plant Sales Manager is responsible for the strategic and profitable management of the plant's sales department. This leadership role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of the plant's sales force, developing and executing sales strategies, and ensuring sales targets are met or exceeded. The manager serves as a key advisor to the Plant General Manager on all marketing and sales activities and participation in daily and Sales and Operations Planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Strategic Planning: Collaborative with the General Manager to develop and manage the plant's marketing and sales objectives.
• Sales Execution: Develop and implement effective sales plans to ensure our products are available in the right locations, in sufficient quantities, and to the right markets to achieve sales and market share goals.
• Team Leadership: Foster a "We are Fun and Easy to do Business With" mindset within Sales department, promoting a positive and client-focused culture.
• Training & Development: Plan, coordinate, and lead comprehensive in-plant and in-field sales training for our distribution network.
• Market Analysis: Conduct regular market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and trends within the market.
• Budget Managment: Maintain tight cost controls to ensure the sales department operates efficiently and effectively within its allocated budget.
• Promotional Activities: Plan and promote participation in regional trade shows and local factory events as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role has direct supervisory authority over the plant's sales department employees. Responsibilities include:

• Full-cycle talent management, including interviewing, hiring, and training new employees.
• Performance management, including planning and directing work, appraising performance, and providing feedback.
• Employee relations, including addressing complaints and resolving issues in accordance with Corporate policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Experience: Prior Supervisory experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment, it desired. Previous Sales experience in manufactured or modular housing is significant asset.
• Technical Skills: Must have a working as well as familiarity with CRM such as Sales Force knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Core Competencies

• Leadership: Leads with courage and has the ability to develop a cohesive, results-orientated team.
• Interpersonal Skills: Possesses strong communication skills, both for external customer engagement as well as internal collaboration when working across departments such as production, purchasing, accounting, service, etc.
• Work Ethic: Demonstrates a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Champion Alignment: Embodies and lives the Champion Operating Principles.

EEO Statement

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.

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