Sales Specialist - South

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The Sales Specialist - Industrial Trade and Converting (SS-ITC) is responsible for providing tesa solutions to an assigned geographic territory in North America (TX, LA, OK, KS, AR, MO). The focus of this role will be a combination of face‑to‑face and virtual selling to key end user segments through distribution and converting partners to achieve sales goals.

• Meet or exceed all established sales objectives and goals for assigned territory.
• Proactively identify and qualify new business opportunities through targeted prospecting techniques such as cold calling, email outreach, social selling, networking, and leveraging CRM data and market insights.
• Leverage data‑driven territory management to strategically identify and engage target end users, understand their needs and buying behavior, and position tesa solutions based on key value drivers.
• Develop and maintain an active, accurate pipeline in CRM to support financial goals and meet activity targets through consistent tracking, follow‑up, and opportunity management.
• Develop & own strong relationships with key Distributor/Converter stakeholders, i.e. Sales Representatives (DSRs), Management, Procurement, Engineering, to serve as a strong selling consultant, conduct regular business reviews, and help jointly close sales.
• Collaborate and confer with tesa Key Account Managers and internal, cross‑functional partners as well as with channel partners to align on and create customer‑centric solutions.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field or equivalent industrial sales experience (5+ years).
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence complex organizational structures.
• Ability to successfully navigate the negotiation process from planning through to closure, reaching a mutually agreed upon outcome.
• Strong analytical skills / creative problem‑solving capabilities.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license and physical ability to drive for lengthy periods.
• Must be available for air/auto travel up to 70% of the time.
• Skilled and proficient in use of computers to include but not limited to Microsoft products - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint - as well as ability to use Customer Relationship Management software programs.
• Ability and willingness to adapt work schedule to satisfy customer needs.
• Spanish language capability a plus.

Posted on: 3/6/2026