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Position/title: General Manager - Sales
Job Location: San Francisco, CA
Industry Category: Sales and Marketing
Date Posted: 10/27/2009
Company Name: California Capsules
Type of Work: Full Time

Job Description:

New venture from established European capsule supplier is seeking General Manager to expand sales and operations in California.
Our main products are tin capsules, polylaminate sparking wine foils and Stelcaps manufactured exclusively for the California market.


Initial Job duties

• To identify potential clients within the California wine industry.
• To establish contact with customers.
• To introduce yourself, our Company, and the products/services that we provide.
• To attempt to solicit enquiries for our products.
• To liaise with the manufacturer and formulate offers.
• To present and follow up on proposals, in the effort of securing an order.
• To fully execute orders through to satisfactory completion.
• To provide after-sales support.

You will be required to use initiative in seeking potential customers. It will be necessary to arrange regular sales trips. You will also need to keep in touch with the manufacturer. You will be provided with a lap-top computer and cellular phone and Skype phone. You will report directly to parent company’s managing director and will be responsible for providing weekly updates.

In addition to developing the sales of the products, you will also be required to keep accurate details of customer/ supplier correspondence and dialogue.

You would be expected to work from home when not visiting customers. As Company operations expand, it is anticipated that the Company will open an office

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the management of sales in California. This includes, amongst other facets:

• Cash flow planning.
• Invoicing customers.
• Monitoring outstanding invoices.
• Making supplier payments.
• Providing a weekly statement of all financial transactions and expenses to be submitted to our Accountants.

Remuneration

$60,000 to $75,000 per annum gross depending on experience.
50% contribution to medical and dental insurance, subject to negotiated maximum.
Reimbursement of reportable business related expenses.
Car allowance for one vehicle, subject to negotiated maximum.
Performance related bonus on performance review.



Any offer will be subject to written Terms and Conditions of Employment. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance and references.

Interested applicants should reply to capsulejob@hotmail.co.uk by the 12th November 2009 to be considered for an interview.

Salary Information: $60,000 to $75,000 per annum gross


Contact Information:
John Bassett
California Capsules
Email:

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