<p>What you will do:</p> <p>The Consumer Direct Sales Manager is responsible for meeting the sales objectives of the Direct Sales Channel through disciplined management of internal Consumer Direct Sales Specialists. Consumer Direct Sales is the sales Windstream products and services using door to door sales techniques in Windstream Service areas. The Manager can be in Nebraska ,Minnesota .as long as they are within an hour of Iowa .This position will provide support for Windstream agents in a specific markets. Typical job duties for the Direct Sales Manager are as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Analyze and report on performance measures to achieve Direct Sales Channel sales and financial objectives </li><li>Prospect for new agents to enhance market area distribution strategy </li><li>Perform agent territory visits for the purpose of observing doorstep presentations and sales interactions </li><li>Communicate promotional offers, product/service updates, contractual/compensation changes, and other information to agents in a timely manner </li><li>Provide sales support and training for agents as required </li><li>Comply with all Windstream policies and procedures </li></ul> <p>Do You Have:</p> <ul> <li>Experience leading high performing sales teams in a challenging sales environment. </li><li>Ability to manage multiple objectives to meet sales targets. </li><li>Experience managing to a budget and ensuring profitability of your territory. </li><li>College degree or equivalent and 8+ years professional experience with 2-3 years supervisory experience; or 12+ years professional level equivalent related experience with 2-3 years supervisory experience; or a combination of education and related professional level experience required. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Requirements:</p> <p>College degree or equivalent and 8+ years professional experience with 2-3 years supervisory experience; or 12+ years professional level equivalent related experience with 2-3 years supervisory experience; or a combination of education and related professional level experience required. This is a safety sensitive position.</p> <p>Physical Tasks- Standing Continuously: 67-100% |Walking Frequently: 34-66% | Sitting: Occasionally: 0-33% | Driving: Car: Frequently: 34 - 66%</p> <p>Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing-Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Continuously: 67-100%, >15-30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33%, >30+lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Frequently: 34-66% | Fine Manipulating: Occasionally: 0-33%</p> <p>Audio Visual Needs- Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Frequently: 34-66% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% |Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: Occasionally: 0-33%</p> <p>Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Computer, Printer, Telephone, Cellular Phone</p> <p>Type of Driver's License Required: Driver's License</p>