Sales Manager - Bakersfield, CA - Aramark Uniform Services

• You will be leading a mid-to-large team of sales representatives and driving profitable sales growth in an assigned territory
• You'll be responsible to Recruit, Develop, Coach, and Support new and existing Sales Representatives, and ensure that they meet their weekly performance guidelines to exceed quota
• Work directly with the General Manager, Regional Office and Corporate support team to evaluate and develop new local and/or regional new account acquisition opportunities
• Build strong relationships, internally and externally, to ensure the overall success of new sales
• Provide support in prospecting, setting appointments with prospects, understanding the industries we serve, learning our products and service solutions, presenting our value proposition, and exceeding a sales quota
• Responsible for communicating updates, progress, challenges and opportunities to executive leadership
• Monitor sales reports, take appropriate action, and communicate trends and market conditions to the Director and Vice President

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum two years of business-to-business outside sales experience focused on new account generation, preferably selling a service
• Minimum three years managing sales professionals using an account management approach (prospecting, selling, growing, maintaining, and retaining accounts)
• Strong track record of accomplishments and demonstrated success managing sales professionals through the use of formal activity guidelines and technology-based measurement systems
• Professional presence and proficiency in consultative selling skills
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contact-management software such as Salesforce, ACT, etc.
• Willing to travel, including some overnight travel
• A valid driver's license
• Successful completion of Criminal Background, Motor Vehicle Record, and Drug Screen checks

• Competitive base salary plus quarterly bonus opportunities
• Monthly car allowance and gas card
• Medical benefits available first day of employment
• Significant personal growth and development

Compensation: The salary rate that Vestis reasonably expects to pay for this position ranges from $105,000 - $115,000, depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)