Area Sales Manager - Seattle
New System Laundry · Seattle, WA · 3 mo ago
Business Development$100k/yrContract
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated, B2B "hunter" to expand our market share across the Seattle Metro area. In this field-based role, you will drive growth by delivering reliable, high-quality service solutions to the region's top businesses. You will take pride in your work as you win trust, create tailored programs, and develop long-term partnerships with restaurants, bars, hotels, food processors, and healthcare clinics.
Compensation & Benefits
- Target Compensation: $100,000+
- Transportation: Company vehicle OR $400 monthly car allowance (plus a gas card for work-related travel)
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Financial & Time Off: 401(k), paid holidays, and vacation pay
- Perks: Exciting performance-based rewards, including the opportunity to qualify for our exclusive sales incentive program, The Cascade Club!
What You Will Do
- Hunt for New Business: Proactively identify, prospect, and close new accounts in a highly competitive environment.
- Manage a Pipeline: Maintain the high activity levels required to keep a full pipeline, effectively navigating longer sales cycles.
- Sell Value Over Price: Utilize exceptional listening and questioning skills to advise prospects on the best solutions for their requirements.
- Territory Management: Work independently from your home office, proactively planning your weeks and mapping out daily routes for maximum impact and efficiency in the field.
Who You Are
- Proven Closer: You have a solid track record of professional growth and success in B2B sales, particularly selling to business owners and executives (established venues and startups alike).
- Resilient & Driven: You are a self-starter who is accountable, hard-working, rejection-proof, and motivated by your sales numbers.
- Industry Knowledgeable: Experience selling commercial laundry services or food/beverage or medical contracts is highly preferred. Familiarity with the hospitality and or medical industry and emerging service trends is a big plus.
- Organized: You possess exceptional organizational and follow-through skills.
Requirements
- Relevant employment references.
- Must pass a background check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen (and be subject to ongoing random drug screens as required for all fleet vehicle drivers).
- Must live in and be able to travel locally throughout the Seattle territory.