BENCHMADE · 1 day ago
Sales Enablement Manager
BENCHMADE is a company that values continuous improvement and community. They are seeking a Sales Enablement Manager to be the primary contact for the field sales team, ensuring timely communication of promotions and maintaining accurate sales assets.
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Responsibilities
Own the Weekly Sales Communication Cadence
Monday morning “Here’s What’s Running This Week” email + Slack blast (promotion calendar, new assets, price changes, launch updates)
Mid-week execution reminders (display compliance deadlines, photo submission cut-offs, etc.)
Run the Field Asset Library
Maintain always-current sell sheets, battle cards, planograms, sampling guides, launch decks, competitive swap sheets in the CRM or Sales Tool portal
Version control so reps never use an outdated file again
Field Questions Hotline
Own the field sales team communication channel and the enablement inbox
Goal: 95% of questions answered same day (most within an hour)
New Item & Launch Enablement
Build the 8–12-week pre-launch field playbook (sell story, incentives, assets, timeline)
Work closely with the GTM Manager to ensure assets are delivered on time
Host launch kick-off calls with field team and broker partners
Incentive & Spiff Program Administration
Publish clear rules of engagement for every launch spiff, volume accelerator, or display bounty (e.g., ENDVR activations)
Track attainment and publish leaderboards
Mobile Tool & Retailer Portal Support
First-line support for CRM mobile app, photo uploads, retailer portal passwords
Partner with the Sales Ops Manager or Sales Tech Stack TPM for deeper issues
Training & Onboarding
Run quarterly “Sales Programs 101” refresher calls
Create short Loom videos for new processes (e.g., “How to submit a display order”)
Operate the Promo Exception Process
First-line review of all off-calendar or out-of-guardrail requests
Route to Sales Mgmt/Finance for approval within 24–48 hours and communicate the outcome back to the rep
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5–8 years in Sales Ops, Trade Marketing, Category Management, or Field Sales
Deep familiarity with trade promotion calendars and tools, retailer portals, and profitability metrics
Expert in Excel and PowerPoint
Expert in CRM (e.g., HubSpot) and experience in Sales Enablement Platforms a plus
Ability to identify inefficiencies in sales enablement tools and processes, and propose solutions/champion the introduction of new technology
Ability to translate sales programs into rep-friendly language
Understanding of both dealer and Benchmade profitability goals and able to propose programs and promotions that balance the two
Reputation for lightning-fast (and accurate) responses and obsessive follow-through
Calm under fire during line review season or promo window chaos
Company
BENCHMADE
Benchmade manufacture and supplies rescue knives, safety cutting tools and outdoor sporting goods.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-10-22
Google Patent
2025-05-06
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