ACR Electronics, Inc., the World Leader in Safety and Survival Technologies seeks a National Sales Manager – North America to lead the Outdoor Division of the company. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the key retail players within the outdoor marketplace, and have established contacts and relationships within those accounts, previous success in setting and driving short and long-term sales strategies, and successful management of a nationwide rep force.

ACR is the manufacturer of the new TerraFix Personal Locator Beacon www.acrelectronics.com www.acrterrafix.com.

This position will be based in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Relocation is available. Remote office location resumes will not be considered.

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Key Account management
  • Presentations to existing and prospective accounts
  • Working with Marketing to develop POP and other support collateral
  • National and Regional Trade Show and event management
  • Develop retail based educational clinics for staff and consumers
  • Work closely with rep force to manage account development for success
  • Forecasting SKU and unit requirements by season and annually
  • Attend, manage and participate in Sales Meetings
  • Provide timely and detailed field reports and status reports to the Director of Sales.
  • Working Knowledge of Key Hunt/Fish Accounts

Requirements:

  1. BA degree in Sales, Business Management, Marketing, or related field required
  2. 3 – 5 years of outdoor industry sales experience.
  3. Strong presentation and communication skills
  4. High level analytical and strategic thinking skills
  5. Ability to listen and understand customer needs
  6. Ability to work professionally and efficiently within a team and across departments
  7. Computer proficiency with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office products – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  8. A passion for the outdoor enthusiast and active lifestyle
  9. Position will require travel up to 30% of the time
  10. Position is based on Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Relocation available

Contact Information:

Please send resumes to:

ACR Electronics, Inc.

5757 Ravenswood Road

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

Attn: Human Resources/Outdoor Sales Mgr.

or e-mail: mkaplan@acrelectronics.com