With over 25 years of dedicated service, Laborde Products stands at the forefront of marine engine distribution, committed to delivering excellence across the Southeast, up through the Great Lakes, and along the East Coast. Headquartered in Covington, LA and with branches in Deer Park, TX and Paducah, KY, we are your trusted partner in marine propulsion, featuring top brands like Mitsubishi, Steyr Motors, Yanmar and Scania Marine.

As Sales Manager, you will be responsible for hiring, training, and developing our sales team and new business development.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, implement, and manage effective departmental processes and procedures.
• Work closely with the Vice President of Sales to develop and implement strategy to achieve the budgets, KPI’s and Goals for the department.
• Review and approve all quotes over $50,000.
• Coordinate with other Department Leaders to manage and continually improve the cross-departmental interaction between Sales and all other department and branch operations.
• Coordinate with Engineering on new projects.
• Coordinate with internal departments and customers to resolve order issues.
• Manage and develop a sales team that successfully promotes our company and products in the market.
• Travel with each sales team member on a regular basis to provide guidance and further develop their sales skills.
• Develop redundancy of roles and responsibilities to ensure continuity regardless of personnel.
• Coach the sales team for continual improvement of performance.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics for each Team Member to ensure achievement of their goals.
• Meet with sales team members regularly to review opportunities, calendars, and ensure that activity metrics are being achieved.
• Develop and implement a training program for the Sales Team to ensure continual development and improvement of product knowledge, industry knowledge and sales skills.
• Hold the Sales Team accountable to following every step in the sales process while adhering to company values.
• Responsible for handling all meetings and discussions related to employment decisions.
• May perform other duties as required by business needs.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of sales management experience.
• Knowledge of CRM systems; Proficient at management using Salesforce.
• Strong leadership, team building, and sales coaching skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Extremely organized and capable of effective time management and planning.
• Strong communication skills.
• High energy with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Willing to face complex issues head on and work through challenges to build a stronger organization.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team with diverse personalities. Tactful and mature.
• Strong customer service mentality.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Work Environment and Demands

• This position operates in both an office and industrial environment.
• Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require some standing and walking at times.
• This position requires the ability to lift items up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
• This position is expected to work eight-hour days, Monday – Friday and will include occasional travel for industry events and meetings as needed to fulfill the job duties.

At Laborde Products, we are committed to the success of our company and fellow team members.  We do that through teamwork and completing every task with the highest level of honesty, integrity and enthusiasm.  
 

We value equal opportunity employment and are committed to hiring individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status or any other protected group.
 

If you share our same values and are interested in joining a dynamic team, we invite you to submit your resume today.  Let’s grow together! 

Applications are accepted only when hiring for open positions. Applications that do not satisfy the minimum qualifications for the position applied for will not be considered. Incomplete and falsified applications also will be disqualified from consideration. Laborde Products does not sponsor visas.