District Sales Manager-Western Great Lakes Region
Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA) · Milwaukee, WI · 1 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes a welcome paragraph about VCNA, then Summary/Job Scope, Key Responsibilities, Key Job Competencies, Qualifications, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? (benefits), Salary Range, etc.
We must not repeat job title as heading (no title given). Use for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we only include sections when posting has real specific content. We need to map content.
We have:
- About the role: could be the introductory paragraph about VCNA and summary/job scope. Could be "About the role" heading.
- Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities list.
- Requirements: maybe Qualifications? Actually Qualifications is separate. Requirements could be qualifications? But we have separate Qualifications heading. The instruction says use headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content accordingly.
We have Qualifications (education, experience, computer skills, language, math, additional skills). Also we have Key Job Competencies (list of competencies). Those could be considered Skills? Or maybe Skills heading for competencies. The posting includes "Key Job Competencies" which are skills/competencies. So we can put those under Skills.
Requirements maybe could be the summary/job scope? But we already used About the role for that. Could also include "Requirements" as maybe the qualifications? But we have Qualifications separate. Let's think: The instruction says use those headings if content exists. We have content for About the role (intro + summary). Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities). Qualifications (Education, Computer Skills, Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, Additional Skills). Skills (Key Job Competencies). Benefits (WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?). Pay (Salary Range). Schedule? Not mentioned. So we omit Schedule.
We must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Salary range is given: "$119,000-$140,000+Bonus". That's specific, so include Pay section.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, etc. Remove those.
We must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include all bullet points from responsibilities, qualifications, competencies, benefits.
We need to format as
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we only include sections when posting has real specific content. We need to map content.
We have:
- About the role: could be the introductory paragraph about VCNA and summary/job scope. Could be "About the role" heading.
- Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities list.
- Requirements: maybe Qualifications? Actually Qualifications is separate. Requirements could be qualifications? But we have separate Qualifications heading. The instruction says use headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content accordingly.
We have Qualifications (education, experience, computer skills, language, math, additional skills). Also we have Key Job Competencies (list of competencies). Those could be considered Skills? Or maybe Skills heading for competencies. The posting includes "Key Job Competencies" which are skills/competencies. So we can put those under Skills.
Requirements maybe could be the summary/job scope? But we already used About the role for that. Could also include "Requirements" as maybe the qualifications? But we have Qualifications separate. Let's think: The instruction says use those headings if content exists. We have content for About the role (intro + summary). Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities). Qualifications (Education, Computer Skills, Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, Additional Skills). Skills (Key Job Competencies). Benefits (WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?). Pay (Salary Range). Schedule? Not mentioned. So we omit Schedule.
We must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Salary range is given: "$119,000-$140,000+Bonus". That's specific, so include Pay section.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, etc. Remove those.
We must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include all bullet points from responsibilities, qualifications, competencies, benefits.
We need to format as headings, then content: either
for prose,
- for lists.
We need to avoid repeating job title as heading (none). Also do not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings (none present).
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft.
First, About the role: combine welcome paragraph and Summary/Job Scope. The welcome paragraph is about VCNA. Then "Summary/Job Scope To provide Sales management activities..." We'll put as prose maybe multiple paragraphs.
We'll put
About the role
then...
. Responsibilities:Responsibilities
then- with each responsibility as
- . Need to capture all responsibilities listed under "Key Responsibilities". Let's extract them:
- To act as a role model in the areas of leadership, customer focus, teamwork continuous improvement, safety and environment stewardship.
- Develop and implement a sales & market strategy for the specified market with specific goals following market analysis of customer/potential customer needs and St. Mary's operational capacities and costs.
- Manage the activities, training, and development of Field Sales Representatives in the market; aiding with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals/resolving problems.
- Manage the activities of the region’s district sales offices including monitoring and evaluating products, efforts/initiatives of competition (includes pricing & marketing trends, distribution, manufacturing, costs & SG & A).
- Develop and control sales and marketing budgets and costs and prepare price recommendations for the market as required.
- Responsible for regional promotional activities; develop/implement plans/efforts to actively promote the cement and concrete industries including new products and trade show/meeting representation sessions.
- Assists Sales Executive(s) in directing sales forecasting activities including analyzing market information and related sales reports for the region.
- Establishes/communicates and supports staff performance goals/objectives and conducts performance evaluations and initiates Employee Change Notice (ECN) recommendations (pay increases, etc.) as required.
- Assigns sales territory /accounts &/ or other tasks to Sales Representatives within the market.
- Delivers sales presentations to key clients in coordination with Sales Representatives and Technical Engineers.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages Sales Representatives, and a Technical Service Engineer. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
We could split supervisory responsibilities as separate bullet.
Now Qualifications:
Qualifications
then list. Qualifications content: - Education: Four year college or university degree with four to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional degrees and/or registration in Sales & Marketing professional organizations would be an asset. - Computer Skills: Knowledge and proficiency with Excel spreadsheet software, MS Word processing, Power Point and customer management programs. - Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. - Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques. - Additional Skills: Ability to identify talent and develop, train and mentor direct reports to achieve current goals/objectives; position staff for near and longer term succession planning purposes is important. We could format each as - with bold label? But we just need to preserve info; we can keep as prose inside
- . Could also separate into sublists but not required.
Now Skills:
Skills
then list of Key Job Competencies. List them: - Achievement Focus: Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Recognizes and acts on opportunities; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. - Change Management: Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates change effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results - Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods; Checks for understanding - Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; Conserves organizational resources; Looks for, develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue - Customer Focus: Establishes & maintains effective customer relationships, gains trust; Meets expectations of internal and external customers; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Meets commitments; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service &/or products - Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision making process; Makes timely decisions - Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Integrates changes smoothly; Sets goals and objectives; Works in an organized manner - Problem Solving: Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations - Process Management: Creates processes necessary to get things done; Organizes people and activities effectively; Measures what should be measured and knows how to measure it; Seeks opportunities for synergy and integration; Simplifies complex processes; Uses resources efficiently - Team & People Leadership: Provides direction and gains cooperation; Supports group problem solving; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Ensures progress toward goals; Acknowledges and celebrates team and individual accomplishments We'll put each as - .
Now Benefits:
Benefits
then list from WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?. Content: - Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more - Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas - Training, professional development - Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including SheBuilds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support for women at VCNA - Tuition reimbursement/assistance - Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time - Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance - RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.) - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN) - Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees. - Fertility drug coverage - Paid Maternity Leave Top Up We'll put each as - .
Now Pay:
Pay
thenSalary Range: $119,000-$140,000+Bonus
. We should not include Schedule. We must ensure we don't include any boilerplate like "Note This job description may not cover all duties..." etc. That's a note; we should remove it as it's boilerplate? It's a note about job description may not cover all duties; could be considered boilerplate but it's substantive? It's a disclaimer. The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. This note is not exactly those but could be considered boilerplate. Safer to remove it. Also remove "WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?" heading as we use Benefits heading. Now produce HTML. We need to ensure proper nesting: each section:...
then eitheror
- ...
and maybe separate paragraphs with
tags. But we can just put all in one
with line breaks? Better to split into two
s: one for welcome, one for summary. Let's do:
About the role
Welcome paragraph...
Summary/Job Scope ...
Now Responsibilities:Responsibilities
- ...
Qualifications
- ...
Skills
- ...
Benefits
- ...
Pay
Salary Range: $119,000-$140,000+Bonus
Now ensure no extra whitespace at start/end. Let's craft the welcome paragraph: "We are VCNA St Marys, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA). As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture. With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States
- . Need to capture all responsibilities listed under "Key Responsibilities". Let's extract them:
- To act as a role model in the areas of leadership, customer focus, teamwork continuous improvement, safety and environment stewardship.
- Develop and implement a sales & market strategy for the specified market with specific goals following market analysis of customer/potential customer needs and St. Mary's operational capacities and costs.
- Manage the activities, training, and development of Field Sales Representatives in the market; aiding with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals/resolving problems.
- Manage the activities of the region’s district sales offices including monitoring and evaluating products, efforts/initiatives of competition (includes pricing & marketing trends, distribution, manufacturing, costs & SG & A).
- Develop and control sales and marketing budgets and costs and prepare price recommendations for the market as required.
- Responsible for regional promotional activities; develop/implement plans/efforts to actively promote the cement and concrete industries including new products and trade show/meeting representation sessions.
- Assists Sales Executive(s) in directing sales forecasting activities including analyzing market information and related sales reports for the region.
- Establishes/communicates and supports staff performance goals/objectives and conducts performance evaluations and initiates Employee Change Notice (ECN) recommendations (pay increases, etc.) as required.
- Assigns sales territory /accounts &/ or other tasks to Sales Representatives within the market.
- Delivers sales presentations to key clients in coordination with Sales Representatives and Technical Engineers.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages Sales Representatives, and a Technical Service Engineer. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
We could split supervisory responsibilities as separate bullet.
Now Qualifications: