Junior Sales Manager

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (more widely known simply as “Ruger”) is the nation’s leading manufacturer of firearms. Founded in 1949 by William B. Ruger and Alexander Sturm in Southport, Connecticut, Ruger now employs approximately 1,800 people and is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol RGR. Though headquartered in Southport, CT., Ruger has manufacturing operations in Newport, New Hampshire, Prescott, Arizona and Mayodan, North Carolina. The Company motto, “Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens,” exemplifies our corporate culture and philosophy.

Position Summary:

This is a fulltime position reporting to either the Director of National Account Sales or the Director of Regional Sales, the Junior Sales Manager is responsible for fostering an in-depth knowledge of the products and services offered by Ruger while thoroughly researching and cultivating new customers and maintaining relationships with existing customers.The right candidate must possess a positive attitude and a strong ability to work with others to further the Company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.

Responsibilities and Initiatives:

• Identify, Create, and Manage defined customer and lead bases to achieve sales goals and objectives.
• Developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of Ruger firearms products, services, and market advantages.
• Cultivate and maintain existing business relationships, while creating new business opportunities.
• Educate distribution through product and sales presentations.
• Utilization of CRM module to track and maintain all sales leads and opportunities.
• Create annual territory plan targeting key accounts and business opportunities, yielding forecasts and established sales revenue for territory.
• Ability to travel of a minimum of 100 nights per year or as requested during high travel times such as show season, new product launches and program launches

Candidate Profile & Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge in communications, collaboration and data technology with specific experience selling Ruger’s product line.
• Knowledge of selling professional services and managed services is preferred.
• Experience of direct selling experience is required.
• Ability to call on and work directly with buyers and executives in mid to large size businesses.
• Strong presentation, verbal and communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated sales ability and technical aptitude is required.
• Knowledge and track record of territory development including new business accounts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook is required.
• Previous experience working in the firearms industry is required.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor\’s Degree, with a concentration in Business or Marketing is preferred.

Additional Requirements:
Must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screening.

Salary: D.O.E-Please include your salary requirements with your resume.

Additional benefits to becoming a member of our team:

• Competitive compensation package including competitive salary, profit share and bonus (bonus and profit sharing based on company performance)*
• Heath benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Life and Retirement benefits including 401k match, discretionary supplemental 401k contribution, basic and supplemental life options, as well as short- and long-term disability plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Applications will be reviewed as received. If we have further interest, we will reach out to you directly. Thank you, for your interest in Ruger Firearms.

*Quarterly profit sharing for associates is based on the Company’s profits earned for the quarter. Visit our website at Ruger.com/investor relations to view earnings statements.

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BENEFITS OF A CAREER AT RUGER!

• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% Safe Harbor Company Match
• Additional 5% Supplemental 401(k) Company Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Twelve Paid Company Holidays
• Short & Long Term Disability Plans
• Associate Discount Program
• Quarterly Profit Sharing for All Associates
• Additional Bonus Opportunities for Qualified Positions
• Travel Assistance

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