Vice President - Sales Job Opening

Midwest Equipment Company

Job Description Vice President of Sales

Company Overview:

Midwest Equipment Company, headquartered in St. Louis, MO, is an award winning, Employee-Owned distributor of best-in-class commercial food service equipment representing the Taylor, Broaster and Flavor Burst brands. We specialize in providing sales, service and parts across MO, IL & KS to the food service industry. We promote a customer-focused team-based culture, boast decades of strong financial performance and we are growing!

(Please explore our website at www.taylormidwest.com for more information about our offerings and capabilities and view our videos to learn more about our mission & culture).

Position Summary: The VP of Sales is responsible for: achieving the company's top line retail sales revenue goals; developing strategic sales plans based on company goals; meeting the sales commitments & expectations of our manufacturers; developing & maintaining manufacturer & distributor partner relationships; hiring, training & supporting the sales team; conception of promotions, incentives and creative initiatives that drive sales; trade show management; equipment inventory management; driving aggressive sales growth and ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction for the organization. Reporting responsibilities will include the regional sales representatives and the sales administration/purchasing specialist position. In addition, the VP of Sales will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team responsible for the overall success of the company as a whole and for building employee-owner shareholder value & wealth.

The ideal candidate will be an effective leader with in-depth industry experience and a true passion for the food service equipment industry. They will have a strong record of building high performance teams and outstanding relationships with internal and external customers. They will possess a strong drive to achieve goals, work exceptionally well in a team environment, promote the Midwest culture and ensure extraordinary customer satisfaction.

Requirements and Experience:

5+ years in Sales Management (Equipment Sales & Industry Related Experience is a Plus)

College Degree or Equivalent Experience

Extensive Consultative Sales Experience with a Proven Track Record of Success

Ability to Travel (Approximately 65 -75%)

Highly Self-Motivated, Results-Oriented, Strong Work Ethic & Effective Problem Solver

Strong Communication, Coaching & Leadership Skills

Ability to Build the Business & Manage Multi-level Client Relationships within Large and Chain Accounts

Ability to Create & Deploy Strong Business Development Plans & Programs

Ability to Hire, Train, Coach & Hold Accountable a Sales Team that Consistently Achieves Goal

Strong Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills

Solid Computer Aptitude with CRM & Microsoft Office Proficiency

Title: Vice President of Sales

Company Name: Midwest Equipment Company

Location: St. Louis, MO

Position Type: Full Time

Compensation Includes: Salary, Commission or Bonus, Car Allowance, 401K Match, Benefits, Vacation, and Employee-Ownership

Reports to: President