Motorola Area Manager - Central Region

At A Glance As the Area Manager you will act as a liaison between the account team and the field and will manage all aspects of the field. You will drive performance against KPIs, advocate for the brand and provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to your team. Stay up to date on the most current technology and brand initiatives to effectively communicate with your team and consumers. We are looking for applicants that live in or near St. Louis, MO, Kansas City, MO, Detroit, MI or Chicago, IL. Why Motorola? With nearly 100 years of innovation, Motorola offers the stability of a long-standing brand combined with opportunities to grow your career. You’ll be part of a team that values ownership, development, and real impact in the field. Minimum Pay USD $55,000.00/Yr. Maximum Pay USD $60,000.00/Yr. What We Offer Competitive bi-weekly pay with bonus potential Health and wellness benefits plans Flexible vacation and holiday policies Paid parental leave 401(k) with employer matching Auto and technology allowance Referral bonus Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employee What You'll Do Manage the performance of a team which will include in-store visitation, performance evaluation, side-by-side selling, career plan development, and other staff assessments as needed Provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to direct reports in order to develop skill sets based on their career goals and overall program goals Provide program direction and development; manage program KPIs and provide prompt creation and communication of all reports Communicate with the client as needed to understand the strategic direction and enable the account team to create added-value programs that achieve client goals and objectives Provide strategic client solutions in conjunction with the Client Service Director; evaluate program results, impact change and turnkey all aspects of an account Display a professional demeanor while representing Channel Partners in all settings Conduct ride-alongs with every member of the team 2X per quarter What You'll Bring Experience and Education:   High school diploma or equivalent required; College degree preferred 3+ years of retail management, field management, or territory management; Previous experience in a field sales/retail environment preferred Consumer Electronics experience required: Wireless knowledge is preferred Skills and Attributes:   Detail-oriented with a professional demeanor Ability to manage a team remotely Strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal Possess time management and organizational skills Ability to build relationships and demonstrate solid customer service skills Must possess strong self-confidence and the ability to build personal credibility Compelling presentation and influencing skills Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly Ability to travel within a designated market 50% of the time Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook Windows-based PC access Ability to drive on behalf of the company in compliance with company guidelines with reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance Physical Requirements:   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:  Regularly sit, grasp, talk and/or hear Occasionally walk and/or stand Occasionally carry and lift office supplies up to 10 pounds Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation Important Information Channel Partners Solutions is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. Channel Partners is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. 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