Zev Technologies Territory Sales Manager

About the Role

ZEV Technologies is seeking a Territory Sales Manager to grow and develop our dealer network within an assigned geographic territory. This is a true field-sales position. The Territory Sales Manager will spend the majority of their time in the market building dealer relationships, opening new stocking dealers, developing existing accounts, reactivating dormant dealers, conducting product training, and representing ZEV at dealer and industry events.

This is not a position for someone who wants to manage a territory from behind a computer. We are looking for someone who wants to get into the market, build relationships, develop ZEV dealers, represent the brand, and grow the business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow ZEV's dealer network throughout the assigned territory.
• Recruit new Master and Premier stocking dealers.
• Convert existing accounts into stocking dealers and reactivate dormant accounts.
• Average six in-person dealer visits per week.
• Conduct an average of two dealer product-training sessions per week.
• Host at least one weekend dealer event per month, including range days, demos, grand openings, promotions, consumer events, and shooting events.
• Build strong relationships with dealer owners, buyers, managers, and sales staff.
• Increase ZEV product placement and visibility within dealer locations.
• Support new-product launches and dealer product introductions.
• Maintain consistent prospecting and follow-up throughout the territory.
• Accurately document dealer visits, contacts, training, opportunities, and follow-up activity in the CRM.
• Attend major industry and company events, including SHOT Show, NRA Annual Meetings, buying-group shows, distributor shows, trade shows, and ZEV meetings.

Requirements

• Is highly organized with exceptional follow-through.
• Is a strong relationship builder who enjoys being in front of customers.
• Is self-motivated and capable of independently managing a large geographic territory.
• Has strong firearms knowledge and is comfortable discussing and demonstrating firearms.
• Brings prior