Savage Arms Employment Opportunities


07/26/2010 : National Sales Manager

SALES MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: National Sales Manager

Reports to: V.P. Marketing & Sales

Location: Suffield, CT

Job Objective: Responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities with distributor, buying group and select big box retailer accounts. Responsible for managing a team of sales reps and providing leadership to maximize growth and profitability.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the performance of the sales reps
    • Provide leadership and direction
    • Monitor performance and provide guidance to maximize sales
    • Provide training and product knowledge
  • Responsible for all domestic distributors, buying groups & select big box retailers
    • Maintain & strengthen company’s relationships
    • Maintain contact with customers to ensure high level of satisfaction
    • Monitor accounts’ activities & develop plans to increase business
    • Attend distributors’ dealer shows
    • Attend buying group shows
  • Attend national trade shows – assist with set up/tear down
    • SHOT Show
      • Plan customer appointments
    • NASGW show
      • Plan customer appointments
    • NRA show
  • Provide market feedback to senior management
  • Participate in weekly new products meeting
  • Assist in the development & implementation of marketing plans as needed
  • Supervise day to day activity of Sales Assistant
  • Control budget to meet guidelines
  • Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes

Education, Experience & Skillset:

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years in sales management role
  • Knowledge of customers, products & competitors
  • Proven ability to motivate & educate
  • Ability to operate under pressure
  • Strong sense of urgency
  • Capable of managing multiple priorities
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

Submit resume and salary requirements to: plessard@savagearms.com 

06/15/2010 : Product Design Engineers

We are currently in search of qualified Product Design Engineers for immediate openings.

Qualified candidates will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of new product designs from concept through commercialization. Successful candidates will have proficiency in mechanical component and assembly design, 3D CAD and the ability to perform tolerance studies to validate design integrity. Ideal candidates should also be self-motivated, able to handle multiple projects, and strive toward exceeding design goals and target product introduction dates. Strong mechanical assembly design aptitude, problem-solving and project management skills are an absolute MUST.

Candidates should have a BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field and a minumum of 2 years mechanical design experience in 3D CAD, AutoCAD Inventor preferred. Ideal candidates will have firearms design experience and considerable knowledge of metallurgy and plastic part design. Avid firearm users and enthusiasts with mechanical machine design aptitude will be strongly considered also. Please submit resume and salary requirements to plessard@savagearms.com.