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Interstate Batteries

Distributes replacement batteries through dealer networks

Route Sales Manager Effectiveness Lead

Corporate & Technical TrainingUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeQuébec City, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2 years of sales management experience is required.
  • A minimum of 2 years of customer service management experience is required.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience leading sales training or sales enablement teams is required.
  • Experience developing and deploying sales training programs is required.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary projects within an organization is required.
  • Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills are required.
  • A thorough understanding of the sales process and its value is required.
  • The role requires the ability to sit for extended periods, use hands regularly to handle or grasp objects, communicate verbally and hear, stand and walk frequently, and see near objects, perceive depth, and adjust focus.
  • The role requires the ability to occasionally lift or move loads over 20 lb (9 kg), use a computer and telephone for extended periods, and drive a motor vehicle.
  • The role requires travel 25% to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Develop training materials and implement programs, including webinars, in-person training, IBU courses, podcasts, and other initiatives to engage and train RSM team members across multiple platforms.
  • Collaborate with RSMs, Route Service Managers, Market General Managers, distributor owners, and other organizational stakeholders to assess current RSM service-skill development practices and identify gaps.
  • Work directly with retailers through focus groups, surveys, and individual meetings to validate identified training needs and identify additional development opportunities.
  • Analyze and interpret key performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities and maximize the impact of sales development programs.
  • Conduct monthly field coaching with RSMs to assess strengths, identify improvement opportunities, build trusted relationships with team members, and identify best practices.
  • Collaborate with sales enablement leads to promote effective teamwork among Route Sales Managers, Route Service Managers, Territory Sales Managers, Distributor Development Managers, and Business Development Managers.
  • Serve as a subject-matter expert on the RSM role, Interstate Batteries products, the F&B value proposition, sales and service tools, sales strategies, and sales and service processes.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Work closely and continuously with the sales support center, sales community members, sales leadership teams, operations/BC, marketing, distributors, and other essential organizational functions.
  • Work closely with multiple internal departments, maintain regular interactions with external business owners, interact with vice presidents and company leaders as needed, and serve in a visible role with key internal and external stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of or experience with common sales methodologies and customer relationship management (CRM) systems is an asset.

About the Company

Interstate Batteries

Distributes replacement batteries through dealer networks

Interstate Batteries is a battery brand and distribution company serving vehicle owners, repair businesses and commercial customers. It sells replacement batteries through wholesale distributors, independent dealers and All Battery Center stores, combining a business-to-business supply channel with consumer retail access. Its enterprise includes battery distribution, the Interstate Batteries Recycling subsidiary and the All Battery Center business. Dealer services include route delivery, consignment inventory management, stock rotation and collection of used batteries, supporting both product supply and recovery. Founded in 1952, Interstate Batteries is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, United States.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1952

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